Group storms UK embassy in Iran

Antaletriangle · 12-30-2008, 10:54 PM

Group storms UK embassy in Iran

Reports claimed the embassy was occupied for about an hour
Demonstrators stormed the compound of the British Embassy in Iran, the Foreign Office has confirmed.

The incident happened at 1720 GMT (2050 local time) and reports claimed the occupation lasted for about an hour.

A Foreign Office spokesman said the situation had been resolved and all staff were safe and accounted for.

He could not confirm reports that the demonstrators were protesting against what they see as British support for Israel's air strikes on Gaza.

There were also unconfirmed reports that the demonstrators tore down the British flag and hoisted a Palestinian standard in its place.

We want to give them a message that we are alive and will support the people of Gaza

Demonstrator, UK embassy in Iran

One demonstrator, who gave his name only as Ali, told the Associated Press television service: "We brought down the British flag and put up the flag of Palestine so we can send our message."

He said the people of Gaza were being ignored by the world and referred to Britain as an "old sleeping fox".

He added: "We want to give them a message that we are alive and will support the people of Gaza."

No one at the embassy was available for comment.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/mid...st/7805455.stm

Swanny · 12-31-2008, 10:15 AM

What Israel is doing is wrong

Antaletriangle · 12-31-2008, 11:04 AM

Yeah, well that's a bit of an understatement ain't it Jack!! lol.

Swanny · 12-31-2008, 07:41 PM

Well I don't like to get too shirty about it

12-30-2008, 10:54 PM	#1
Antaletriangle Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: U.K. Posts: 3,380	Group storms UK embassy in Iran Group storms UK embassy in Iran Reports claimed the embassy was occupied for about an hour Demonstrators stormed the compound of the British Embassy in Iran, the Foreign Office has confirmed. The incident happened at 1720 GMT (2050 local time) and reports claimed the occupation lasted for about an hour. A Foreign Office spokesman said the situation had been resolved and all staff were safe and accounted for. He could not confirm reports that the demonstrators were protesting against what they see as British support for Israel's air strikes on Gaza. There were also unconfirmed reports that the demonstrators tore down the British flag and hoisted a Palestinian standard in its place. We want to give them a message that we are alive and will support the people of Gaza Demonstrator, UK embassy in Iran One demonstrator, who gave his name only as Ali, told the Associated Press television service: "We brought down the British flag and put up the flag of Palestine so we can send our message." He said the people of Gaza were being ignored by the world and referred to Britain as an "old sleeping fox". He added: "We want to give them a message that we are alive and will support the people of Gaza." No one at the embassy was available for comment. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/mid...st/7805455.stm

12-31-2008, 10:15 AM	#2
Swanny I dont need a label ! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Shire of Wilt Posts: 2,889	Re: Group storms UK embassy in Iran What Israel is doing is wrong

12-31-2008, 11:04 AM	#3
Antaletriangle Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: U.K. Posts: 3,380	Re: Group storms UK embassy in Iran Yeah, well that's a bit of an understatement ain't it Jack!! lol.

12-31-2008, 07:41 PM	#4
Swanny I dont need a label ! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Shire of Wilt Posts: 2,889	Re: Group storms UK embassy in Iran Well I don't like to get too shirty about it