Tehran says that the arrests of citizens linked to the United Kingdom showed London's 'destructive role' in the recent protests in Iran
British foreign ministry seeking information from Tehran about the arrests, as Revolutionary Guard says foreign nationals have been"leading subversive conspiracies" to foment protests.
Asked by a reporter to comment on the announcement in Tehran of the arrest of seven people linked to Britain, foreign ministry spokesperson Nasser Kanaani said on Monday: "Some countries, especially the one you mentioned, had an unconstructive role regarding the recent developments in Iran.Iran's Revolutionary Guards said on Sunday that the seven, including some who held dual nationality, were arrested over anti-government protests that have rocked the country.
The British foreign ministry had said it was seeking further information from Iranian authorities on the reports that British-Iranian dual nationals had been arrested. It has also taken increasingly aggressive steps against dual nationals, arresting dozens since the unrest began. Such moves have brought more international condemnation and isolated the country.
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