News - Middle East: Iran has dismissed as baseless Britain’s claim that Tehran threatens British national security, urging London to abandon its unconstructive approach toward Iran and the broader West Asia region.

Foreign Ministry spokesman  Esmaeil Baghaei made the remarks in response to a UK announcement on Tuesday that requires anyone working in Britain on behalf of Iran to register under a new Foreign Influence Registration Scheme or face criminal penalties, including imprisonment.

Iran is the first country to be subjected to the enhanced measure, which, London claims, is aimed at countering covert foreign influence that threatens British security.

UK Security Minister Dan Jarvis has accused Tehran of becoming “increasingly emboldened, asserting itself more aggressively to advance their objectives and undermine ours.”

Baghaei condemned the accusations, saying the British government was simply acting according to its interventionist nature.

“The claims made by British officials that Iran threatens the UK’s internal security are not only baseless and false but also a deliberate projection by a country with a troubling and long history of considerably damaging interventions.”

Baghaei said Britain “currently spares no chance to host and support anti-Iranian terrorist groups and elements.”

The Iranian official urged UK authorities to abandon confrontational policies and baseless accusations against Iran.

Baghaei said the British authorities should end their harmful actions against the Iranian people and cease their support for terrorism.

He said Iran remains committed to the principles of the UN Charter and international law, particularly mutual respect, non-interference in the internal affairs of other nations, and adherence to international regulations.

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