Iran summons British diplomat over arrest of nationals DW 05/19/2025
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Iran has summoned the British charge d'affaires in Tehran in response to the arrest of several Iranian nationals in the UK on terrorism and espionage charges. The British Home Office reports that seven Iranians were arrested; three were charged with assisting a foreign intelligence service, while four others, suspected of preparing a terrorist act, remain under investigation. Iran's foreign ministry claims these arrests are politically motivated, suggesting they aim to pressure the nation amid high tensions between Iran and the UK.
Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned a British envoy over the arrest of Iranian nationals, asserting these actions stem from unjust political motives and foreign tensions.
British police arrested seven Iranian nationals, with three charged for aiding foreign intelligence and four others released but investigated for terrorism preparation.
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