TEHRAN: Iran’s International Minister Abbas Araghchi rejected on Thursday (Could 8) allegations that his authorities was concerned in a plot to focus on the Israeli embassy in London, following the arrest of seven Iranian nationals.
British police stated seven Iranian nationals have been arrested on suspicion of “terrorism offences” in separate operations – three on Saturday and 4 on Sunday.
Britain’s inside minister Yvette Cooper stated the arrests got here amid heightened issues about Iranian actions.
The Occasions newspaper reported that the arrests adopted an alleged plot to focus on the Israeli embassy in London, however officers haven’t commented.
“Iran in no unsure phrases categorically rejects any involvement in such actions and confirms that we now have not been knowledgeable of any allegations through correct diplomatic channels,” stated Araghchi in a publish on X.
“Iran has urged the UK to have interaction in order that we could help any probe into credible allegations,” he added, noting that the “timing and lack of engagement counsel that one thing is amiss”, with out elaborating.
Iran has referred to as for fast clarification on the arrests and for consular entry to the detainees.
On Wednesday, Iran’s ambassador to Britain Ali Mousavi mentioned the arrests in a gathering with UK Center East minister Hamish Falconer, emphasising the significance of “respect for his or her rights and due course of”, the Iranian embassy stated on X.
The arrests got here as talks between Iran and the USA geared toward exploring a possible nuclear settlement have been delayed final weekend, with mediator Oman citing “logistical causes”.
A gathering between Iranian diplomats and representatives of Britain, France, and Germany scheduled for Could 2 was postponed following the delay in US-Iran talks.
“There’s a historical past of third events bent on derailing diplomacy and scary escalation, resorting to determined measures, together with false flag operations,” stated Araghchi.
“Iran stands prepared to have interaction to make clear what has actually transpired.”
