South Wales Echo

Iran ‘threats’ warning

-

THE Foreign Secretary summoned Iran’s charge d’affaires following a series of “serious threats” to journalist­s in the UK, the Foreign Office said.

In recent years, the Metropolit­an Police have contacted a number of UK-based journalist­s, having received credible informatio­n about a threat to their lives, according to the department.

It is understood the meeting took place on Friday afternoon.

In a statement, James Cleverly said: “The UK will always stand up to threats from foreign nations.

“I summoned the Iranian representa­tive today to make clear that we do not tolerate threats to life and intimidati­on of any kind towards journalist­s, or any individual, living in the UK.”

Newspapers in English

Newspapers from United Kingdom