Iranian Foreign Minister Calls Out France on Algerian Past

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi recently voiced strong support for Algeria's historical claims against France, publicly recalling colonial crimes and demanding apologies. In a post on his X account, Araqchi criticized French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot, stating that France refuses to apologize for its colonial actions in Algeria.

Araqchi specifically cited the killing of 1.5 million Algerians during the country's War of Independence, which spanned from 1954 to 1962. He highlighted that Paris has officially recorded less than one-tenth of these deaths, despite France having ruled Algeria as a colony from 1830 until its independence in 1962. This public statement by the Iranian diplomat emphasizes a long-standing point of contention for Algeria regarding its past with France.

The Iranian Foreign Minister's remarks underscore the international recognition of Algeria's historical narrative concerning its colonial past. His call for France to acknowledge and apologize for colonial crimes reinforces Algeria's consistent position on these historical events, lending significant diplomatic weight to its quest for historical justice.