France arrests 20 after banning rally against political executions in Iran (opens original article in a new tab)

French police arrested 20 people during an unauthorized protest in Paris against Iran's repression and executions, despite a ban citing concerns about potential clashes.

• French police arrested around 20 people during an unauthorized protest in Paris against Iran's repression and executions
• The protest was banned due to concerns about potential clashes in a tense international context
• France's foreign ministry denied the ban was linked to a recent call between its foreign minister and Iran's counterpart
• Organizers of the demonstration, including the NCRI, claimed the arrests were unjustified and that no violence occurred