Britain warns Iran it will not tolerate hostile activity on UK soil, Sky News reports
Sept 24 (Reuters) - British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband told Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi in a meeting that Britain will "not tolerate intimidation, threats or hostile activity on UK soil" from groups linked to his country, Sky News reported on Thursday. Miliband and Araqchi met on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, the report said, citing Britain's…
UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband met with Iran's foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, at the United Nations General Assembly in New York. During the meeting, Miliband cautioned Iran against intimidation, threats, or hostile activities on UK soil. The Foreign Office stated that they discussed the Middle East war, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and the UK's commitment to combating threats from Iranian-linked groups.
Miliband urged Iran to opt for de-escalation and diplomacy over continuing the war and emphasized the importance of restoring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. The UK Foreign Secretary emphasized that Britain would not stand for intimidation, threats, or hostile actions on UK soil, and outlined the government's response measures.
Miliband also reiterated the UK's demand for the immediate release of Craig and Lindsay Foreman, who were arrested by Iranian authorities last year while traveling through the country. Additionally, the UK announced an £88 million aid package to provide healthcare, clean water, and protection to thousands of Palestinians, as well as support for medical consultations, rehabilitation for children with blast injuries, and mental health services.
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