Protest in the United Kingdom and Iran's reaction
Iran summoned the UK ambassador due to a protest that occurred outside the Iranian embassy in London. This happened after a group of Iranians tore down the flag of the Islamic Republic of Iran from the embassy building in Oslo. The heir to the Iranian monarchy, Reza Pahlavi, called for the flag to be replaced with the symbol 'Lion and Sun'.
Such actions provoked a negative reaction from the Iranian government, which decided to express its protest by summoning the UK ambassador to the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Iranian government also declared a three-day national mourning in connection with these events. The protesters involved in these actions were compared to the tactics of ISIS terrorists, highlighting the seriousness of the situation for the Iranian authorities.
Impact on Iranian society
These events reflect the increasing tension in Iranian society and the government's reaction to external protests that challenge the legitimacy of the current regime. It is important to note that such incidents may have far-reaching consequences for Iranian-British relations and also impact Iran's domestic politics, given the growing criticism from opposition forces and expatriates calling for change in the country.