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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. "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 Khaleej Times
    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
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Miliband seeks 'clarification' over Iran embassy staff
  1. In these incidents, their embassy had a presence, some people were arrested. Naturally they will be put on trial, they have made confessions
    SOURCE: Khaleej Times 5 months ago
  2. following up with the Iranian authorities
    SOURCE: Khaleej Times 5 months ago
  3. 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: Khaleej Times 5 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: Khaleej Times 5 months ago

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