The UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office called in the Iranian Ambassador to address the Iranian embassy’s contentious remarks on social media. Minister for the Middle East, Hamish Falconer, emphasized the comments’ inappropriateness and urged the Embassy to refrain from any communication that could incite violence. The UK government reiterated its stance against Iran’s oppressive activities on UK soil, attacks on UK allies in the Gulf, and violence against its own citizens.
The UK government underscored its commitment to national security as a top priority and pledged to take all necessary actions to safeguard its people. Notably, the specific social media comments from the embassy that led to the summons were not disclosed by the UK Minister. In a previous incident, the Minister had summoned the ambassador following charges against individuals for aiding a foreign intelligence service.
The recent summoning of the Iranian Ambassador came after two individuals, including an Iranian national and a British-Iranian dual national, were charged under the National Security Act for suspected involvement in supporting a foreign intelligence service. The UK government remains vigilant against threats posed by Iran and its affiliates, emphasizing the seriousness with which such risks are taken. Measures will be implemented to protect British citizens, including exposing Iran’s destabilizing actions both domestically and internationally.
