The British government summoned Iran's most senior diplomat in London on February 20 to protest what it said were serious threats against journalists living in the United Kingdom, as ministers launched a new security review into Iranian activities. On February 18, a London-based television station critical of the Iranian government said it was moving its live broadcasting studios to the United States after threats it faced in Britain. Earlier, the U.K. government imposed sanctions on three Iranian judges, three members of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps, and two regional governors over what it said were human rights violations. To read the original story by Reuters, click here.
Britain Summons Iranian Diplomat Over Journalist Threats, Sets New Sanctions
Earlier on the same day, the British government imposed sanctions on three Iranian judges, three members of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, and two regional governors. (file photo)