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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Adam Forrest and Borzou Daragahi

UK demands Iran ends detention of British nationals for diplomatic ‘leverage’

REUTERS

The UK has called on Iran to end its practice of detaining British and other foreign nationals for “diplomatic leverage” after individuals with links to Britain were reportedly arrested in connection with protests.

Downing Street said officials were still “urgently” seeking information after the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed on Sunday they had arrested seven individuals “related to the UK” – including some dual British-Iranian nationals.

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