France's Foreign Ministry summoned the Iranian chargé d'affaires on Tuesday, two days after announcing that two French embassy employees were detained and subjected to physical intimidation by Iranian security forces in Tehran.

The ministry said: "France expects the Iranian authorities to reveal the circumstances of this incident, punish those responsible, and ensure the security of its premises and staff, in line with its international obligations."

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said on Monday that he had raised the issue with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi, warning that the incident would not pass without consequences.

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Araghchi posted on his Telegram account that he told Barrot that the 'unconventional and unprofessional' actions of the French diplomats were 'unacceptable', and urged Paris to prevent the recurrence of similar incidents.

He said: "Respecting the laws and regulations of the host country and adhering to recognized diplomatic principles and norms is essential for the continuation of the activities of diplomatic missions."

Araghchi added: "We expect the French government to prevent the recurrence of such actions and to take the necessary measures."