Catherine Colonna
French Foreign Minister
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View Timeline →Iranian students claim top honours at IMSC 2026
Iran's national mathematics olympiad team secured first place at the Fourth International Mathematics Competition of Shanghai (IMSC 2026). The team won four gold and two…
Paris Warns Tehran: End Destabilizing Activities in the Middle East
The French Foreign Minister has warned Iran to cease its destabilizing activities in the Middle East, highlighting the increased risk of regional conflict. Iranian officials,…
U.S. and French Foreign Ministers Discuss; Blinken Calls for Immediate End to 'Illegal' Houthi Attacks
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged an immediate end to Houthi attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea during a call with French…
Freedom Committee for Cecile Couleur: 600 Days Since Her Arrest in Iran
Cecile Couleur, a French trade union activist, has been imprisoned in Iran for 600 days, prompting calls for her release from various organizations. The situation…
Germany, Britain, and France Call for a Sustainable Ceasefire in Gaza; Netanyahu Says 'War Will Continue Until Hamas is Destroyed'
Germany, Britain, and France have called for a sustainable ceasefire in Gaza amid ongoing conflict, while Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu insists the war will continue…
French Foreign Minister Calls for 'Immediate and Sustainable' Ceasefire in Gaza
French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza during a meeting with Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen, emphasizing the need to…
France Warns: Expansion of War in the Region Will Place Heavy Responsibility on Iran
French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna warned Iran that the escalation of the Gaza conflict could lead to significant responsibility for the Islamic Republic. She emphasized…
Netanyahu's Warning to the Islamic Republic and Hezbollah: Don't Test Us in Northern Israel
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu warned Iran and Hezbollah not to provoke Israel amid rising tensions due to the ongoing conflict with Hamas. The situation escalated…
Antony Blinken Emphasizes Support for Israel and Efforts to Free Hostages
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken reaffirmed U.S. support for Israel and efforts to free hostages taken by Hamas. The situation escalated after Hamas's recent…
France Warns Azerbaijan About Threats to Armenia's Territorial Integrity
France's Foreign Minister warned Azerbaijan against threatening Armenia's territorial integrity amid escalating tensions following Azerbaijan's military actions in Nagorno-Karabakh. Armenian Prime Minister Pashinyan is set…
French Foreign Minister Calls for Tehran's Cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency
French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna urged Iran to cooperate fully with the IAEA during a meeting at the UN General Assembly, following Iran's revocation of…
France and Ireland Confirm the Release of Two Imprisoned Citizens in Iran
France and Ireland confirmed the release of Benjamin Brier and Bernard Filan from Iranian prison, with both governments expressing gratitude for the efforts made to…