France studying possible transfer of Eutelsat terminals to Iran, foreign minister says


  • World
  • Wednesday, 14 Jan 2026

A demonstrator attends rally in support of Iranian people amid anti-government protests raging across Iran, in Paris, France, January 11. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier

PARIS, ‌Jan 14 (Reuters) - France's ‌foreign minister said ‌on Wednesday that Paris was looking at ‍the possibility of ‍sending Eutelsat ‌satellite terminals to Iran ‍to ​help provide internet ⁠services after the recent communications ‌blackout imposed by the ⁠Iranian ‍authorities.

"We are exploring all options, ‍and the one ‌you have mentioned is among them," Jean-Noel Barrot told lawmakers in parliament responding to a ‌question about sending Eutelsat terminals to ​Iran.

(Reporting by John Irish; Editing by Hugh Lawson)

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