On Tuesday, after a demonstration held to protest against the British government’s hostile policies toward Iran in front of the British Embassy in Tehran, a number of Iranian students from various universities entered the British Embassy compound and pulled down the Union Jack. The Foreign Ministry also said the Islamic Republic of Iran is committed to international law and diplomatic protocols and will fulfill its obligations to protect diplomats and foreign countries’ embassies. The Foreign Ministry statement also asked relevant officials to launch an investigation of the incident. mehr/
The police then dispersed the students and arrested some of them.
The Iranian Foreign Ministry issued a statement on Tuesday night, expressing deep regret over the incident that occurred after a demonstration by students in front of the British Embassy.
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