Afghanistan, Jan. 26 -- France says it does not favor military intervention in Iran and emphasizes supporting the Iranian people through peaceful, nonviolent means amid nationwide protests.
Alice Rufo, France's minister-counselor for armed forces affairs, stated that Paris prefers non-military measures and is committed to supporting the Iranian people peacefully.
Rufo told a television interview on Sunday, January 25, that recent protests in Iran began as economic grievances but quickly escalated to political demands.
She emphasized that the fate of the Iranian people is their own, and France has no right to dictate the country's leadership or policies.
The nationwide protests initially focused on economic issues but have expanded into ...