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UK role in Iran violence unquestionable
 [Iran Press TV Latest] Iran's Police Chief Brig. Gen. Esmail Ahmadi-Moqaddam says there is no question that Britain has played a role in the post-election riots in Iran. "The role that the British embassy [in Tehran] and the BBC have played is too obvious to be denied," IRNA quoted Ahmadi-Moqaddam as saying on Thursday. Iran blames foreign powers especially the UK for interfering in its internal affairs and for playing a significant role in fueling the post-vote unrest. Tehran-London relations turned sour after nine local members of the British Embassy staff were detained over their role in fomenting mass public protests following the June 12 vote. However, the Iranian Intelligence Ministry released most of the detainees following investigations into their role in the post-vote unrest. Posted by: Fred 2009-07-10 |
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