Kesher Talk

Can't have that: A diplomatic storm is brewing between Britain and Iran, over Tehran's refusal to accept the appointment of David Reddaway as the new British ambassador to Iran. According to the daily Jomhuri Islami, Iran has stated that Reddaway, who is the director of public services in the British Foreign Office, "is a Jew, who is an MI6 agent." In response, Britain is threatening to downgrade diplomatic ties if Reddaway is not acknowledged by Tehran. Diplomatic sources were unable to confirm yesterday whether Reddaway is Jewish, but said that, "the range of posts Reddaway has filled in the Foreign Office prove that he is a professional diplomat, and is not involved in spying or intelligence work." A Foreign Office spokesman said yesterday that the department was "not willing to respond to reports on the subject," but added that "Britain is waiting for the Iranian government to approve the appointment of the new ambassador." (Ha'aretz)

posted by Howard @ 1/09/2002 11:35:54 AM