WANA (Jan 11) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry said it summoned the British ambassador following an incident involving the Iranian Embassy in London.

 

According to the ministry, the summons followed an incident at the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in London, including damage to or interference with the Iranian flag, as well as comments made by the UK foreign secretary that Iran described as interventionist.

 

Alireza Yousefi, Assistant Foreign Minister and Director General for Western Europe at the Foreign Ministry, met with British Ambassador to Tehran Hugo Shorter and conveyed Iran’s protest over the incident.

 

During the meeting, Yousefi said Iran expects the UK authorities to fulfil their responsibility to ensure the security of Iranian diplomatic missions, diplomats, staff and diplomatic premises in the United Kingdom. He also raised concerns about what he described as insufficient measures to prevent unlawful actions during the incident.

 

Yousefi further expressed concern over the continued presence and activities of certain groups and media organizations in the UK that Iran says promote violence. He referred to the UK’s legal and international obligations regarding the prevention of terrorism financing and support, and called for appropriate action by the relevant authorities.

 

British Ambassador Hugo Shorter expressed regret over the incident at the Iranian Embassy and said he would convey the matter to London.