Since Iran's nuclear deal, it has detained a number of dual nationals visiting the country. (File)
Tehran:
Iran's state-run news agency is reporting that authorities have detained an Iranian dual national, alleging the person had links to British intelligence services.
Today's report on a news agency quoted Tehran prosecutor Abbas Jafari Dolatabadi as saying the suspect had "been active in the economic field, related to Iran."
Dolatabadi didn't elaborate, saying only that the arrest took place last week. He did not identify the individual's second nationality.
The British Foreign Office did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Since Iran's nuclear deal with world powers last year, Iranian authorities have detained a number of dual nationals visiting the country, accusing them of a variety of security-related charges.
Today's report on a news agency quoted Tehran prosecutor Abbas Jafari Dolatabadi as saying the suspect had "been active in the economic field, related to Iran."
Dolatabadi didn't elaborate, saying only that the arrest took place last week. He did not identify the individual's second nationality.
The British Foreign Office did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Since Iran's nuclear deal with world powers last year, Iranian authorities have detained a number of dual nationals visiting the country, accusing them of a variety of security-related charges.
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