Arrest of Iran "Terror Envoy" in Britain Triggers Dispute

(London Times) - Hade Soleimanpour, 47, a former Iranian diplomat who is wanted over the bombing of a Jewish community center in Argentina, was arrested in Britain last Thursday. President Khatami of Iran has demanded his release and an apology from the British government. Khatami also said Iran was cutting economic ties with Argentina and would take "strong action" over the issue.


2003-08-28 00:00:00

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