Iran Summons UK Ambassador Amid Rising Diplomatic Tensions

Iran's foreign ministry has summoned the British ambassador to protest what it describes as 'baseless claims' by UK officials regarding Tehran's alleged interference in Britain's internal affairs. Alireza Yousefi, assistant foreign minister, condemned the UK's remarks as biased and in violation of international law, urging the British government to adopt a more constructive approach towards Iran. The tension escalated after UK Security Minister Dan Jarvis announced that Iran's state and its security services would be placed under enhanced scrutiny due to alleged increased activities targeting journalists and dissidents in the UK. In response, Iran rejected these accusations, asserting they deepen distrust among the Iranian public towards British policies. The British ambassador assured that he would relay Iran's concerns to his government, as diplomatic relations between the two nations continue to strain. This incident reflects the ongoing challenges in UK-Iran relations amid broader geopolitical tensions in the region.