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Page last updated at 04:36 GMT, Monday, 29 June 2009 05:36 UK

Iran 'must free UK embassy staff'

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The European Union has demanded the immediate release of Iranian staff at Britain's embassy in Tehran that were detained on Saturday over post-election unrest.

The nine local embassy employees arrested are accused of playing a role in the disturbances which followed Iran's disputed presidential elections.

Heavy restrictions have now been placed on the BBC and other foreign news organisations. Reporters are not allowed to cover unauthorised gatherings or move around freely in Tehran but there are no controls over what they can say.

Emma North reports.

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