30.06 7 Slovak Tourists Detained in Iran
MOSCOW, June 30 (RIA Novosti) - Seven Slovak nationals have been arrested in Iran for violating the countrys law, Irans Foreign Ministry said on Sunday, according to local media reports.
They had come to the Islamic republic as tourists, but their actions and behavior was unconventional and they were in possession of unconventional equipment, Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Araqchi said, without providing any more details.
The investigation is underway, and the Slovak government has been informed about the incident, he said.
On Saturday, Alaeddin Boroujerdi, chairman of Iran Majlis National Security and Foreign Policy Committee said, the Slovaks were present in sensitive areas, Press TV reported.
