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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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