Iranians Storm British Embassy: Britain Warns Dire Consequences

Harsh reaction strikes the British embassy after imposed sanctions

Iranian militant students stormed the British Embassy in Tehran in retaliation of the UK imposing sanctions on Iranian banks which were believed to be funding Iran's controversial nuclear program. The United Kingdoms and the international community are blaming Iran for the lack of protection and are calling all responsible to be brought to justice.

Offices were ransacked, papers were burned and even a picture of Queen Elizabeth II was waved around. The students chanted "the embassy of Britain should be taken over" and "death to England" as they clashed with riot police who tried to guard the embassy. Officials from the embassy ran to offices and homes to escape; while some were roughed around, there were no serious injuries and the British Ambassador in Tehran reported that all individuals have been accounted. Riot police finally managed to bring the situation under control and break up the crowd.

Britain warns Tehran

British Prime Minister called Iran "a disgrace" and raged about the mob attack along with other officials.

Iran is being called to take full responsibility for the attack as well as all those responsible to be brought to justice. The sentiment is further supported by other countries, including members of the UN Security Council. The US, Germany, France and Russia have all condemned the riot and are behind Britain in its call for justice.

Iran facing dire consequences

Iranian ambassadors in Britain and Germany have already been called forward for the riot while Iran's Foreign Ministry has already issued an apology.

Iran had already been facing international scrutiny for its controversial nuclear program. Britain was one of the countries which began sanctions against Iran, which Iran responded to by passing in parliament a vote to reduce ties to the UK prior to the riot.