Iran warns of possible evacuation of it’s embassy in UK over security failures
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has strongly condemned recent attacks on the Iranian embassy in London, during which anti-Iran elements insulted the country’s national flag.
In a phone call with his British counterpart, Yvette Cooper, Araghchi emphasized that under international legal obligations, the United Kingdom is duty-bound to ensure the safety and security of Iran's consulate and embassy in London.
The minister issued a warning, stating that if the UK cannot uphold its duty to protect diplomatic missions, Iran would be left with no choice but to consider evacuating its personnel.
Araghchi also urged the UK to cease interfering in Iran's internal affairs. Specifically, he called on the British government to take action against Israeli-backed terrorists posing as news outlets operating from the UK.
The top diplomat pointed to Ofcom, the UK’s communications regulator, noting that it has clear rules regarding the incitement of violence and the glorification of terrorism that are not being applied to anti-Iran news outlets.
He argued that the UK government must enforce its own domestic laws against certain media organizations.
These remarks were a direct reference to the "Iran International" television channel, which has been accused of promoting terrorism and violent attacks against police forces in Iran.
The conversation followed the summoning of the British ambassador in Tehran on Monday for the second time.
The summons was a formal protest against the attacks on Iran's diplomatic premises.
An Iranian Foreign Ministry official informed the ambassador that Tehran would take "appropriate measures" should London fail to protect the mission.
The diplomatic friction comes amid Western support for the recent riots in Iran.
The UK, along with France, Germany, and the United States, has recently criticized Iran’s response to the riots, characterizing it as a crackdown on peaceful protesters.
On Monday, Iran summoned diplomats from France, Germany, Italy, and the UK to formally object to their support for the riots.
During these meetings, the diplomats were shown video evidence of damage caused by rioters and were told that their governments should withdraw official statements of support.
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