The Metropolitan Police has launched an investigation into Tehran's embassy's call for Iranians in the UK to "sacrifice their lives for the homeland".
On Monday, it was reported the embassy's Telegram channel uploaded a message calling for Iranians living abroad to become martyrs for the regime. Counter terrorism police are now assessing the post, which even urged children to join the cause, to evaluate if action is required.
The Foreign Office also summoned Iran's ambassador to Britain to discuss the post, which encouraged people to sign up to the "janfada", or self-sacrifice, campaign. Middle East Minister Hamish Falconer told the ambassador, Seyed Ali Mousavi, the comments were "completely unacceptable".
He also said the embassy must "cease any form of communications that could be interpreted as encouraging violence". The Government has said it will "take all measures" to protect Britons, adding it will continue to call out Iran's "brutal and repressive regime".
The post to in the Telegram channel, endorsed by the Iranian embassy, read: "All brave and distinguished children of Iran are invited to participate consciously and register in this campaign, adding another golden page to the book of honours of this ancient land and demonstrating that their hearts are bound to the dignity and greatness of their homeland." FULL ARTICLE AT: https://www.gbnews.com/news/iran-embassy-police-investigate-martyrs
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