Reuters Alert Net 5 months ago

UK "very concerned" by trial threat to Tehran staff

LONDON, July 3 (Reuters) - Britain's Foreign Office said on Friday it was "very concerned" by reports from Iran that local embassy staff may face trial in connection with demonstrations against last month's presidential election. Full Article at Reuters Alert Net

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  1. We have noted the remarks by Ayatollah Jannati suggesting that some of our local staff in Iran may face trial. We are urgently seeking clarification from the appropriate Iranian authorities
    David Miliband – David Miliband SOURCE: Khaleej Times 5 months ago
  2. deeply concerned ... have not engaged in any improper or illegal behavior.
    David Miliband – David Miliband SOURCE: Pakistan News.net 5 months ago
  3. We have noted the remarks by Ayatollah (Ahmad) Jannati suggesting that some of our local staff in Iran may face trial
    David Miliband – David Miliband SOURCE: Khaleej Times 5 months ago
  4. In these developments their embassy here maintained a presence ... Individuals were arrested and inevitably they will be tried as they have (made) confessions
    – Ahmad Jannati SOURCE: Reuters 5 months ago
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