Foreign Ministry summoned Denmark's ambassador to Tehran over the Friday attack of a man armed with a knife on the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Copenhagen.

Iran PressIran News: An armed man after entering the embassy threatened the Iranian ambassador, harmed an embassy employee with his knife, and damaged the parked cars in the embassy.

The Danish ambassador in Tehran was informed of the Islamic Republic of Iran's protest about the lack of diplomatic security for its embassy and diplomats in that country.

It was emphasized in talks with the ambassador that in accordance with the Vienna Convention, the host country's responsibility in this respect is clearly mentioned, and it is strongly expected that the Danish government will remain committed to its international commitments regarding the diplomatic premises.

The ambassador of Denmark in Tehran apologized for the unfortunate incident and ensured the Foreign Ministry official that the required security measures have after that incident been intensified and will remain so in the future.

He also said that the protest of the Islamic Republic of Iran will be urgently conveyed to Copenhagen.

Following the invasion, Denmark police in a statement announced that the attacker will stand in a court trial on Saturday.

Police said that a person aged 32 and armed with a knife has been arrested for trespassing against the Iran Embassy and attacking an employee there.

The intruder was imprisoned based on a request filed by the Denmark prosecutor general till his trial. The police communique indicates that the intruder has been accused of two criminal acts, including breaching the Danish criminal codes and making aggressive moves.

According to the police statement, required security measures are made around Iran Embassy and for its employees, in collaboration with the Danish Intelligence Service, which is now engaged in investigating the dimensions of the incident.

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