France intends to increase the number of visas granted to Iranians wishing to seek asylum after the recent crackdown launched by the Iranian authorities, according to what French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot announced on Wednesday, stressing that his country wants to support the Iranian people by all possible means.
Published on: 02/11/2026 - 15:34
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot confirmed on Wednesday that France will increase the number of visas granted to Iranians wishing to seek asylum after the recent crackdown launched by the Iranian authorities.
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In a speech he delivered before Parliament, Barrow said that Paris wants to support the Iranian people by all possible means.
He added that France would like to help, “particularly by receiving dissidents persecuted by the regime who are requesting asylum in France. We will increase the number of humanitarian visas for asylum purposes for these individuals whom we must protect.”
France 24/Reuters
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