British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab says Rob Macaire’s detention ‘without grounds’ violates international law. (AFP pic)LONDON: Iranian authorities briefly detained Britain’s ambassador in Tehran on Saturday, according to Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab, after he was reportedly arrested during protests against the regime.
“The arrest of our ambassador in Tehran without grounds or explanation is a flagrant violation of international law,” Raab said in a statement after the detention of Rob Macaire.
The minister warned Iran that it was “at a crossroads moment”, and had to choose between “its march towards pariah status” or “take steps to de-escalate tensions and engage in a …read more
Source:: Free Malaysia Today
