Iran Has Submitted 'Documents' On Role Of Foreigners In Protests
Iran says it has taken measures to provide countries whose citizens “stirred violence” during the recent protests, with documents proving their role.
Iran says it has taken measures to provide countries whose citizens “stirred violence” during the recent protests, with documents proving their role.
Foreign Ministry Spokesman, Nasser Kanaani said Monday that the ministry has contacted the respective countries and informed them about the role of their nationals in “riots”, without naming the countries he referred to.
“Judiciary action has been taken regarding the interventions that have caused damage in Iran and the performance of those countries whose citizens have committed crimes or have somehow played a role in connection with the riots,” added Kanaani during his weekly briefing.
He claimed that the missions of the Islamic Republic of Iran and ambassadors have informed foreign countries of the cases in the framework of diplomatic meetings.
He said in some cases the missions have also provided the corresponding governments with needed evidence, submitting letters of protest and official notes.
Iranian security forces have arrested a number of foreigners, including US, British and French citizens, for their alleged involvement in anti-government protests.
On October 20, Fars New Agency, which is affiliated with the Revolutionary Guard, said “citizens of 14 countries, including the United States, Russia, Austria, France, the United Kingdom, and Afghanistan, have been arrested in recent riots in Iran.”
Last week, the chairman of the board of Iran's Tourist Guide Association, Mohsen Haji Saeed said the Islamic Republic has arrested many foreign tourists who took photographs from the ongoing protests “out of curiosity.”
