PARIS, June 30 - French authorities banned a major rally by the Paris-based NCRI Iranian opposition after security services warned of a heightened threat from rival monarchist activists, according to an intelligence assessment seen by Reuters. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

PARIS, June 30 - French authorities banned a major rally by the Paris-based NCRI Iranian opposition after security services warned of a heightened threat from rival monarchist activists, according to an intelligence assessment seen by Reuters. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Paris protest goes ahead despite the ban, which French foreign ministry insists isn't linked to FM's call with his Iranian counterpart