Protesters demanded the release of Nasrin Sotoudeh, a 45-year-old human rights activist and lawyer who has been for more than two years in an Iranian prison, this afternoon at the Iranian embassy in Brussels.
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Canada closes embassy in Iran, to expel Iranian diplomats
Canada has closed its embassy in Iran and will expel all remaining Iranian diplomats in Canada within five days, Foreign Minister John Baird said on Friday, denouncing Tehran as the biggest threat to global security.
Journalist Mohammad Rahbar’s Passport Seized by the Embassy of the Islamic Republic in Malaysia
The passport of Mohammad Rahbar, a journalist residing in Malaysia was seized by the Embassy of the Islamic Republic in Kuala Lumpur.
Tehran’s foreign schools shut after embassy attack
(Reuters) – International schools in Iran have shut their doors after hardline students stormed the British embassy last week, stoking ordinary Iranians’ fears that foreigners are about to pull out of the Islamic Republic ahead of a U.S. or Israeli-led attack.
Iran calls for calm in crisis with Britain
Reuters – Iran called on the West to avoid a deepening diplomatic crisis following the storming of the British embassy in Tehran, saying it was an issue between Tehran and London alone, Iranian media reported on Saturday.
Iranian diplomats set to leave UK
LONDON (AP) — The deadline is approaching for Iranian diplomats to leave Britain following their expulsion by the U.K. government after protesters attacked the British embassy in Tehran.
Iranian opposition student groups condemn storming of British embassy
Two opposition student organisations in Iran have condemned the storming of the British embassy, claiming those behind it were associated with the Islamic regime.
EU To Discuss Iran Ties After British Attacks
European relations with Iran are expected to be discussed at a meeting of EU foreign ministers.
Britain Orders Closure Of Iranian Embassy In London, U.K. Embassy In Tehran
Britain has ordered the expulsion of all Iranian diplomats from the United Kingdom and ordered Tehran to close its embassy in London within 48 hours.
Cameron: Iran faces ‘serious consequences’ for failing to protect British Embassy
TEHRAN, Iran — U.K. Prime Minister David Cameron said Iran’s failure to defend the British embassy from an attack in Tehran was a disgrace that will have serious consequences.