Britain Summons Iran’s Ambassador Over Message to Iranians in U.K.
The New York Times • • world
Key Points:
- The British government summoned the Iranian ambassador over “unacceptable and inflammatory comments” posted by the Iranian Embassy on social media, signaling heightened diplomatic tensions.
- The Iranian Embassy in London encouraged Iranians living in Britain to join a “Sacrifice for the Homeland” campaign, urging unity and readiness to sacrifice for Iran, though details of the campaign were unclear.
- The UK Foreign Office warned that such communications could be seen as encouraging violence and demanded the embassy cease such actions.
- The Iranian Embassy denied the allegations, stating it “strongly rejects” any suggestion that it called for violence either in the UK or internationally.
- This incident occurs amid rising concerns in Britain about threats from hostile states, including Iran and Russia, in the context of the Middle East conflict.
