Iran’s FM spokesman confirms 7 Slovaks arrested for violation of law

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyed Abbas Araqchi on Sunday confirmed earlier reports that 7 Slovak nationals have been arrested for violating the Islamic Republic’s law. “The 7 Slovak citizens have been arrested before Iran’s June 14 presidential election and investigations about these people are underway,” Araqchi told FNA today. “These individuals had come to Iran with tourist visas and for glider riding, but their actions and behavior were unconventional and they were arrested by the police for violating the Islamic Republic’s law,” Araqchi said. The Iranian foreign ministry spokesman added that the police have also seized some unusual devices and equipment from the Slovak nationals. “Of course, we have informed the Slovak government of this issue and acted in accordance with international regulations and the Vienna Convention,” Araqchi said, adding that Slovakia's ambassador to Tehran is informed of the case and assured of their well-being since the embassy has been granted consular access to the 7 detainees. Slovakia's Foreign Ministry announced on Friday that a number of the country’s citizens had been detained in Iran