The Iranian embassy in London rejects the security and espionage accusations against Tehran.
Tehran, Irena. The embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the United Kingdom rejected in a statement the security and espionage accusations against Tehran.
In a statement, published on Thursday on the official X account of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran, it was said: The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in London totally rejects the destructive actions of the British judicial authorities in attributing the direction or support of acts of violence in the United Kingdom, as well as any alleged connection between the individuals concerned, to the Iranian institutions or to the Iranian institutions that they were involved in Iran. espionage activity.
The Embassy considers the instrumental use of security-related allegations and legal proceedings to advance political agendas against Iran unacceptable, as such practices create a climate conducive to hostile narratives against the Islamic Republic of Iran and foster suspicion towards the Iranian community living in the UK.
The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran reiterates the need for the British authorities to handle these sensitive issues professionally and in full compliance with the law. It also reminds the British authorities of their responsibility to protect the rights of Iranian citizens, including access to legal advice, the right to exercise remedies and legal appeals and consular access, in accordance with the UK's international obligations.