4:19pm UK, Tuesday August 09, 2011
The shocking violence and looting in England have been seen by people all over the world - even in Iran, where the scenes were being used as propaganda.
Iran reportedly wants to send a human rights delegation to Britain
Criticised internationally for the brutal crackdown on human rights protesters during the so-called 'Green Revolution' a few years ago, the Iranians have issued a stark warning to the British authorities.
Foreign ministry spokesman Ramin Mehman-Parast urged the police to exercise restraint against "the protesters", according to the Fars news agency.
Mr Mehman-Parast called on the British government to open a dialogue with rioters and listen to their demands in order to calm the situation.
Damage caused by looters in London on Monday night
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