Source: english.irib.ir
Amid widespread unrest in the United Kingdom over the killing of a Black man in London, a senior Iranian lawmaker warns that Iran may shut down the British embassy in Tehran.
According to Press TV, Mahmoud Ahmadi Bighash, a member of the Majlis Committee on National Security and Foreign Policy said Iran's Majlis (parliament) will seriously pursue the issue of shutting down the UK embassy in Tehran in case the violent crackdown on British citizens continues.
He also called on Iran's Foreign Ministry on Tuesday to summon the British charge d'affaires in Tehran as soon as possible to offer explanations about the police shooting of Mark Duggan.
Ahmadi Bighash noted that defending nations against hegemonic powers is among core principles of the Islamic Revolution, adding that the killing of the Black man demonstrates that racism is still on Britain's agenda.
He pointed out, “This is a blatant violation of human rights.”
The Iranian lawmaker added that despite its own economic crisis, Britain engaged in military intervention in other countries and violated their rights at the US and Israel's command.
