France condemns 'barbaric' Iranian execution

France reacted with anger on Saturday to Iran's execution of a Paris-based dissident journalist, which it said ran counter to Tehran's international obligations.

"France condemns in the strongest possible terms this serious breach of free expression and press freedom in Iran," the foreign ministry said in a statement, after the execution of Ruhollah Zam was reported by Iranian state media.

"This is a barbaric and unacceptable act that goes against the country's international commitments."

Zam was reportedly detained after travelling to Iraq last year.

He ran Amad News, an anti-government website Iran accused of inciting protests.

The network shared videos of protests and damaging information about Iranian officials.