Segue uma das primeiras manifestações do Foreign Office sobre o ataque à embaixada em Teerã. Em outros tempos, a resposta seria mais enérgica. Que pena que o Império Britânico não é mais o mesmo!

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FCO condemns ‘unacceptable’ security incident at British Embassy in Tehran

Following the incursion by demonstrators into the UK’s Embassy premises in Tehran, the Foreign Office said it expects the Iranian Government to act urgently to bring the situation under control.

Commenting today a Foreign Office spokesperson said:

“There has been a incursion by a significant number of demonstrators into our Embassy premises, including vandalism to our property.

“This is a fluid situation and details are still emerging.

“We are outraged by this. It is utterly unacceptable and we condemn it.

“Under international law , including the Vienna Convention, the Iranian Government have a clear duty to protect diplomats and Embassies in their country and expect them to act urgently to bring the situation under control and ensure the safety of our staff and security of our property.”