The UK’s Foreign And Commonwealth Office has released the following statement on Twitter, after dozens of Iranian students stormed the British Embassy in Tehran:
“There’s been a incursion by a significant number of demonstrators into our Embassy premises in #Iran, including vandalism to our property. … Under international law, inc Vienna Convention, Iranian Government have clear duty to protect diplomats & Embassies in their country. … We expect Iranian Government to act urgently to bring situation under control & ensure safety of our staff & security of our property.”
