Iran condemns UK over arrests of nationals, citing political motives
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3 min readUK police have arrested five Iranian nationals in multiple cities under anti-terrorism laws, prompting Tehran to demand explanations and accuse London of denying them consular rights.
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Police officers patrol outside the London offices of the political party Reform UK, ahead of an anti-far right protest, in London, Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024. (AP)
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