Iran (IMNA) - British police announced the arrest of several Iranian nationals on May 4. Araghchi, in a statement posted on X, said he was “disturbed” by reports of the arrests and indicated Iran’s willingness to assist investigations if credible allegations are established. He called on the UK to guarantee the rights and legal protections of the detained Iranian citizens.
The arrests occur against the backdrop of sensitive negotiations between Iran and the United States. Some Iranian media outlets have speculated that the detentions may be an intentional provocation aimed at derailing talks, which Israel is known to oppose.
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