Iran protests 'violent' arrest of students in Russia

TEHRAN, IRAN — 

Iran has lodged a protestation with Moscow regarding what it described arsenic the "violent" apprehension of Iranian students astatine a assemblage successful the Russian metropolis of Kazan, authorities media reported Saturday.

Two Iranian students who visited a visa hold halfway astatine Kazan Federal University connected Friday were arrested aft being subjected to "inhumane and unprofessional beating" by the police, according to the IRNA authorities quality agency, which cited a connection from Iran's consulate successful the city.

In response, Iran submitted "a protestation note" to the Russian Foreign Ministry condemning the "violent attraction of the Iranian students by the police," IRNA said.

Iran, a adjacent state of Russia, has requested "explanations" for the incident.

The 2 students were released precocious connected Friday pursuing interventions by the consulate.

The property work of the Kazan constabulary said via Telegram connected Friday that a struggle among students had turned physical, and that officers had "detained the instigators" of the fight.

The connection did not springiness the nationality of those arrested.

The determination Investigative Committee successful Kazan besides reported connected Friday that 2 overseas nationals were arrested for allegedly "using unit against a typical of the authority."

Iran's apical diplomat, Abbas Araghchi, has "repeatedly" followed up connected the incident, said a station connected X from Kazem Jalali, Tehran's ambassador to Moscow.

Jalali, successful different station connected Friday, condemned "any benignant of misbehavior with Iranian students," asking for "the liable Russian authorities" to beryllium held accountable.