LONDON, 03 August 2021, (TON): A government statement read “Britain summoned Iran’s ambassador to London in response to what it called the unlawful attack on an Israeli-managed tanker off the coast of Oman last week.”

“Iran must immediately cease actions that risk international peace and security,”

It added, saying that “vessels must be allowed to navigate freely in accordance with international law.”

State news agency reported “Iran’s foreign ministry also summoned the British charge d’affaires to “protest remarks” made by the UK’s foreign secretary.”

He was told that “these hasty, contradictory, and baseless remarks are rejected and strongly condemned.”

Earlier, Iran said “it will respond promptly to any threat against its security, a foreign ministry spokesman said, as the United States, Israel and Britain blamed Tehran for an attack on an Israeli-managed tanker off the coast of Oman.

State television quoted Saeed Khatibzadeh as saying “the Islamic Republic of Iran has no hesitation in protecting its security and national interests and will respond promptly and strongly to any possible adventure.”