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US calls on Iran to apologize for arresting UK ambassador
WASHINGTON, Jan 12, 2020 (BSS/AFP) – The United States called Saturday on
Iran to apologize for detaining the British ambassador to Tehran, reportedly
during protests against the regime.
“This violates the Vienna Convention, which the regime has a notorious
history of violating. We call on the regime to formally apologize to the UK
for violating his rights and to respect the rights of all diplomats,” State
Department spokeswoman Morgan Ortagus tweeted.
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