RT: Historic Hollande-Rouhani dinner scrapped due to insistence on wine & non-halal meat
Iran’s President Rouhani will visit France next week, but the historic visit will not feature a dinner with President Hollande. Why? Because the French wouldn’t agree to serve halal meat and wouldn't budge on serving alcohol.
The formal lunch with the French leader was meant to take place at the Elysee Palace, but reports indicate it is not to be, according to France’s RTL.
According to the news source, Rouhani refused on religious grounds. “A meal was contemplated, but fell apart,” a source familiar with the issue said.
Update #1: No wine? Then no diplomatic dinner, France tells Iran -- Mashable
Update #2: France won’t dine with Iran unless wine is served -- Washington Post
WNU Editor: I support the French on this one. It's their house .... if you don't like their rules, do not show up.