Iran demands clarification on nationals arrested in UK

TEHRAN: Iran called on Britain on Wednesday to provide clarification and consular access after British police said they had arrested seven Iranian nationals on suspicion of “terrorism offences”.

Britain´s interior minister Yvette Cooper said the arrests of the seven and another person came amid heightened concerns about Iranian activities on UK soil.

In a post on X, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said he was “disturbed” to learn of the arrests. “If credible allegations of misconduct are established, Iran stands ready to assist investigations,” he said, urging Britain to “ensure respect for our citizens´ rights and afford them due process”. Assistant Foreign Minister Alireza Yousefi on Wednesday called for immediate clarification on the arrests and for consular access to the detainees.