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UK Officials Attend Controversial Iranian Embassy Celebration Amid Protests

3/13/2026

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On Feb 12, 2026, Foreign Office staff attended a celebration at the Iranian embassy in London.
HRANA reported at least 7,000 deaths in Iran, including 219 children, with up to 30,000 protesters killed.
Priti Patel, Shadow Foreign Secretary, called attendance disgraceful and criticized policy.
Iranian ambassador praised the regime and criticized Western sanctions.
A Foreign Office spokesman defended attendance and noted it has occurred since the embassy reopened in 2015.

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On Feb 12, 2026, Foreign Office staff attended a celebration at the Iranian embassy in London.
HRANA reported at least 7,000 deaths in Iran, including 219 children, with up to 30,000 protesters killed.
Priti Patel, Shadow Foreign Secretary, called attendance disgraceful and criticized policy.
Iranian ambassador praised the regime and criticized Western sanctions.
A Foreign Office spokesman defended attendance and noted it has occurred since the embassy reopened in 2015.