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    Miliband said he was "deeply concerned" about staff being detained, stressing his confidence that they had not engaged in illegal activities despite Iranian allegations they had instigated post-election violence. "We have noted the remarks by Ayatollah (Ahmad) Jannati suggesting that some of our local staff in Iran may face trial" Miliband said in a statement. Full Article at France 24
    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: France 24 4 months ago
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IRAN: UK seeks 'urgent' clarification on embassy staff's fate
  1. 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.
    SOURCE: France 24 4 months ago
  2. Allegations that our staff were fomenting unrest are wholly without foundation.
    SOURCE: France 24 4 months ago
  3. He (Ricketts) reiterated the need for the detained British Embassy staff in Tehran to be released as soon as possible and without charge
    SOURCE: France 24 4 months ago
  4. 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...
    SOURCE: France 24 4 months ago

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