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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We are very concerned by these reports and are investigating ... Allegations that our staff are involved in fomenting unrest are wholly without foundation. We will be seeking an urgent explanation from the Iranians.
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following up with the Iranian authorities
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We can confirm that one of the actions agreed at yesterday’s political directors’ meeting was that EU members should as soon as possible summon the Iranian ambassadors across the EU to demand the immediate release of embassy personnel.
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We have noted the remarks by Ayatollah (Ahmad) Jannati suggesting that some of our local staff in Iran may face trial
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escalatory approach to Iran was working.
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We are urgently seeking clarification from the appropriate Iranian authorities. I intend to speak to Foreign Minister (Manouchehr) Mottaki. We are confident that our staff have not engaged in any improper or illegal behaviour. We remain deeply concerned about the two members of our staff who remain in d...
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so that Iranian leaders will really understand that the path that they have chosen will be a dead end.
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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
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deeply concerned ... have not engaged in any improper or illegal behavior.
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We are confident that our staff have not engaged in any improper or illegal behaviour. We remain deeply concerned about the two members of our staff who remain in detention in Iran
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