Iran denies alleged plot to attack Israeli embassy in London

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has rejected claims circulating in the media that Iranian nationals were involved in an alleged plot to attack the Israeli embassy in London, calling the accusations baseless and politically motivated.

“We are seeing stories in the media that Iranian nationals are allegedly involved in a supposed plot to target the Israeli embassy in London. Iran in no uncertain terms categorically rejects any involvement in such actions and confirms that we have not been informed of any allegations via proper diplomatic channels,” Caliber.Az quotes Araghchi as saying on X.

The foreign minister also called on British authorities to initiate formal engagement and allow Tehran to contribute to any credible investigation. “Iran has urged the UK to engage so that we may assist any probe into credible allegations. Timing and lack of engagement suggest that something is amiss,” he added.

Araghchi pointed to potential attempts by external actors to sabotage diplomatic efforts between Tehran and the West. “There is a history of third parties bent on derailing diplomacy and provoking escalation, resorting to desperate measures, including false flag operations.”

“Iran stands ready to engage to shed light on what has truly transpired, and we reiterate that UK authorities should afford our citizens due process,” he said.

Earlier, five Iranian men arrested on suspicion of plotting a terrorist act were allegedly targeting the Israeli embassy in London, the BBC understands.

While police have yet to officially confirm that the embassy in Kensington was the intended target, first reported by The Times, the BBC believes the information to be accurate.

Commander Dominic Murphy, who leads the Metropolitan Police’s counter-terrorism command, described the case as a “fast-moving” investigation and said there were “significant operational reasons” why further details could not be disclosed at this stage.

By Aghakazim Guliyev