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British ambassador attends rally in front of Amir Kabir University (arrested? yes. Cited sympathy with protesters who chanted destructive slogans against the regime)
Fars News Iran ^ | Jan. 1, 2020 | uncredited

Posted on 01/11/2020 2:14:40 PM PST by Eddie01

The British ambassador, who attended today's illegal rally outside Amir Kabir University, was arrested by security forces as a foreign national.

Among the protesters and detainees detained by security and law enforcement officials at the Amirkabir University rally this afternoon was British ambassador Robert Mcair.

Some on the scene say that the ambassador was producing photos and videos of today's gatherings and conversations with protesters.

At the time of his arrest, McErill spoke only English and avoided introducing himself.

After a while, the ambassador introduced himself in Persian and stated his diplomatic position.

He cited sympathy with protesters who chanted destructive slogans against the regime, expressing sympathy for the victims of the air crash.

Fars News Agency reported that McIrire was released after security forces identified him in coordination with the State Department.


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Foreign Affairs; News/Current Events; United Kingdom
KEYWORDS: ambassador; arrested; badlink; iran; uk
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Follow up to earlier post:

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3807432/posts

Iran's reporting on it.

Who knows what the truth is but if true - I really like this U.K. Ambassador guy.

1 posted on 01/11/2020 2:14:40 PM PST by Eddie01
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To: Eddie01

Note: Used Google translation add-on


2 posted on 01/11/2020 2:17:42 PM PST by Eddie01
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To: Eddie01

Sorry, but he has no business becoming involved WHATSOEVER with Iranian internal politics.

Probably the only time in my life I’ll ever side with the Iranian government.


3 posted on 01/11/2020 2:25:53 PM PST by traderrob6
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To: Eddie01

Kind of a dangerous place to be virtue signalling. Especially when it could cause an international incident.


4 posted on 01/11/2020 2:27:44 PM PST by dljordan
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To: Eddie01

Fake news, they were really protesting Pelosi and the democrat house efforts in opposition to the Iranian people.


5 posted on 01/11/2020 2:28:27 PM PST by hardspunned
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To: Eddie01

https://www.farsnews.com/news/13981011001060/%D8%AD%D8%B6%D9%88%D8%B1-%D8%B3%D9%81%DB%8C%D8%B1-%D8%A7%D9%86%DA%AF%D9%84%DB%8C%D8%B3-%D8%AF%D8%B1-%D8%AA%D8%AC%D9%85%D8%B9-%D9%85%D9%82%D8%A7%D8%A8%D9%84-%D8%AF%D8%A7%D9%86%D8%B4%DA%AF%D8%A7%D9%87-%D8%A7%D9%85%DB%8C%D8%B1%DA%A9%D8%A8%DB%8C%D8%B1

Now sure what happened, but this link works.


6 posted on 01/11/2020 2:30:18 PM PST by Eddie01
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To: traderrob6

Well, it is his job to keep up with what’s going on in the host country.
I’m kinda surprised at poor command and control of the Iranian gov.
First, the shootdown and now not recognizing the ambassador.


7 posted on 01/11/2020 2:33:53 PM PST by mrsmith (Dumb sluts (M / F) : Lifeblood of the Media, Backbone of the Democrat/RINO Party!)
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“Well, it is his job to keep up with what’s going on in the host country.”

“Keeping up with what’s going on” and what he did is more than a bit of a stretch.


8 posted on 01/11/2020 2:37:08 PM PST by traderrob6
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Considering the source, he probably took some pics and talked to some protestors.


9 posted on 01/11/2020 2:38:32 PM PST by mrsmith (Dumb sluts (M / F) : Lifeblood of the Media, Backbone of the Democrat/RINO Party!)
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As my father once told me.....”it’s not whether your right or wrong, if you put yourself in a position of potential peril, it’s your burden to bear it’s consequences.”


10 posted on 01/11/2020 2:42:51 PM PST by traderrob6
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To: mrsmith

Name calling is almost always proof of a lousy argument.

Now I’m taking Mark Twain’s advice concerning “arguing with a fool”.

Have a nice evening.


12 posted on 01/11/2020 2:51:12 PM PST by traderrob6
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To: traderrob6

LOL!
Have a good evening.


13 posted on 01/11/2020 2:52:34 PM PST by mrsmith (Dumb sluts (M / F) : Lifeblood of the Media, Backbone of the Democrat/RINO Party!)
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To: dljordan

I admire his courage. I think he did the morally right thing.


14 posted on 01/11/2020 2:52:54 PM PST by Lonesome in Massachussets (Every election, more or less, is an advance auction of stolen goods. - H. L. Mencken)
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Morgan Ortagus‏Verified account @statedeptspox · 26m26 minutes ago  More The Iranian regime arrested the British ambassador to Iran. This violates the Vienna Convention, which the regime has a notorious history of violating. We call on the regime to formally apologize to the UK for violating his rights and to respect the rights of all diplomats.
15 posted on 01/11/2020 3:03:32 PM PST by mrsmith (Dumb sluts (M / F) : Lifeblood of the Media, Backbone of the Democrat/RINO Party!)
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To: traderrob6

Gotta say...
“LOL!: because no name-calling happened.
And I even tried to buttress your position.

But I do wish you a good evening.


16 posted on 01/11/2020 3:14:59 PM PST by mrsmith (Dumb sluts (M / F) : Lifeblood of the Media, Backbone of the Democrat/RINO Party!)
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To: mrsmith
Aurora Intel‏ @AuroraIntel · 1h1 hour ago  More The #UK/#British Ambassador was arrested whilst in the barbers getting his haircut, reports of him taking photos of the protests are now being reported as untrue. Rob Macaire was held for two hours by #Iran|ian Authorities.

Thes guys aren't perfect but they're pretty good.

17 posted on 01/11/2020 3:16:08 PM PST by mrsmith (Dumb sluts (M / F) : Lifeblood of the Media, Backbone of the Democrat/RINO Party!)
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To: Lonesome in Massachussets
UK says European partners try to make Iran benefit from JCPOA

The same Rob McCair.

18 posted on 01/11/2020 3:23:27 PM PST by mewzilla (Break out the mustard seeds.)
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” “LOL!: because no name-calling happened. And I even tried to buttress your position.“

No, I saw the whole thing mrsmith, you called traderrob6 a dip immunity. I’m notifying the Admin.

19 posted on 01/11/2020 3:25:36 PM PST by semaj (We are the People)
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“He wasn’t in peril: dip immunity.”

Iran has shown a lack of regard for that in the past.


20 posted on 01/11/2020 3:26:24 PM PST by Rebelbase
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