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Iranian diplomat detained then released by US forces in Iraq
Iranâs government Monday complained that one of its diplomats in Iraq had been briefly detained and questioned by US forces, accusing American troops of failing to respect his diplomatic status. âThe Iranian government and the ministry of foreign affairs had protested the move. Fortunately this complaint was heard, and the diplomat is now back in his post,â cabinet spokesman Abdollah Ramazanzadeh told reporters. But he did complain that âthose responsible did not apologise.â He was confirming press reports here that an indentified diplomat at the Islamic republicâs mission in Baghdad was detained by Iraqi police on Sunday while travelling to Baghdad by road from Iran and then handed over to US troops. The diplomat was reportedly released early on Monday. US officials frequently accuse Iran of supporting anti-coalition attacks in Iraq, a charge Iran vigorously denies. Posted by: Fred 2004-06-29 |
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