Tehran rejects UK security allegations as ‘baseless and irresponsible’
Iran strongly rejected security allegations leveled by Britain’s domestic security agency, MI5, calling them “baseless and irresponsible.”
Iran’s Embassy in London in a statement on Friday repudiated the assertions made by head of the MI5 Sir Ken McCallum on October 16, which accused Iran of involvement in so-called “deadly plots” and “cross-border hostile actions.”
“The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran expresses its strong protest to and outright rejection of these unfounded and irresponsible statements,” the statement read.
“These baseless and irresponsible claims are part of a continuous campaign of distortion aimed at misrepresenting the policies of the Islamic Republic of Iran and undermining bilateral diplomatic relations.”
It further stated that the claims were made “without credible evidence,” and contradict Iran’s ongoing commitment to international law, the principle of sovereign equality, as well as promotion of peaceful coexistence and international cooperation.
The statement came after the MI5 chief alleged that UK security forces had thwarted 20 operations linked to Iran on British soil over the past year — a claim Tehran has dismissed as part of an ongoing campaign of misinformation.
The Iranian embassy urged the British government to “refrain from making or escalating baseless accusations” and instead pursue a “responsible and constructive approach based on dialogue and mutual respect” to address shared security concerns through legal and diplomatic channels.
The mission finally reaffirmed Iran’s preparedness for dialogue, and its commitment to international norms and peaceful international relations.