WANA (Jan 21) – The ambassador, who had departed Tehran in recent days amid efforts to create a negative climate against Iran, came back without any notable results.

 

Yesterday, several Iranian media outlets reported allegations regarding financial and provocative activities by the British ambassador and two other European ambassadors in connection with recent unrest in Iran. These reports led to speculation that Hugo Shorter’s departure from Tehran was related to these developments.

 

According to the reports, Hugo Shorter, the British ambassador to Iran, left Tehran following a decision by his government.

 

It was stated that the move was part of precautionary measures taken by governments to ensure the safety of their diplomats and was not limited to the British embassy.

 

Some analysts, however, have interpreted the British ambassador’s departure as part of a broader, coordinated approach by several European embassies to highlight security concerns in Iran. In this context, statements regarding the temporary closure of embassies reportedly encouraged foreign nationals to leave the country.

A pair of slippers are seen on the British flag during a protest after Rasmus Paludan, leader of Danish far-right political party burned a copy of the Quran in Sweden, in Tehran, Iran, January 27, 2023. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency)

A pair of slippers is seen on the British flag during a protest after Rasmus Paludan, leader of the Danish far-right political party, burned a copy of the Quran in Sweden, in Tehran, Iran, January 27, 2023. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency)