Miliband tells Iran minister UK will not tolerate 'hostile activity' on British soil

British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband met Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. According to the British Foreign Office, Miliband told Araghchi that the UK would not tolerate intimidation, threats, or hostile activity linked to Iran on British soil.

Miliband stressed the UK's commitment to confronting threats from Iran-linked groups operating in the UK, including those targeting the British Jewish community, as reported by the BBC News. The British government stated that Miliband made clear Britain will not tolerate intimidation, threats or hostile activity on UK soil and set out the measures the government has taken in response.

The meeting also covered regional developments, including the war in the Middle East and efforts to restore freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, with Miliband urging Iran to pursue "de-escalation and diplomacy instead of prolonging the war", according to the Jerusalem Post.

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