France–Iran relations
Iran frees two French citizens on humanitarian grounds.
Sources: Tasnim
Sources: Tasnim
Two pilots are killed in Isfahan, Iran, when their fighter jet crashes.
France summons the Iranian ambassador in response to the detainment of two French nationals.
Qatar restores diplomatic ties with Iran. Tehran welcomes the move.
The European Union agrees to meet with Iran to discuss its nuclear program.
President of Iran Mahmoud Ahmadinejad announces plans to launch a manned shuttle into space by 2019.
The Dauletabad – Salyp Yar gas pipeline between Turkmenistan and Iran is opened.