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Cameron condemns raid on British embassy in Tehran
U.K. Prime Minister David Cameron described Tuesday's storming of the British embassy in Iran as "outrageous and indefensible" and warned of serious consequences, adding that Iran must immediately ensure the safety of Britain's embassy staff.
By News Wires (text)
AP - U.K. Prime Minister David Cameron says Iran’s failure to defend the British embassy from an attack in Tehran was a disgrace that will have serious consequences.
Cameron called the storming of the embassy in Tehran on Tuesday “outrageous and indefensible.”
The prime minister said all embassy staff have been accounted for and praised Britain’s ambassador to Iran for handling a “dangerous situation with calm and professionalism.”
Cameron said the Iranian government will face “serious consequences” for “its unacceptable failure” to protect diplomats in line with international law.
He said those measures will be considered in the coming days, adding that Iran’s government must immediately secure Britain’s compound and ensure the safety of its embassy staff.
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why
It was a response to years of hostile relations between the British governments against Iran. Iranian embassy terrorist attacks in Britain have not forgotten. Iranians, the British invaded and occupied Iran in World War II have not forgotten it
Anti-Uk Rally
They are not students. why do you use the word 'student' for these Basijis (Militia)? they are supported by iranian regime. this is not a true broadcasting of a news.
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