The indignation of the British government, and its decision to seek support from the United Nations and European Union, incensed the Iranians and emphasised the weakness of Britain and the West.

• 英国政府对此表示了谴责，并决意向联合国和欧盟寻求声援。此举激怒了伊朗人，同时也凸显了英国和西方世界的弱点。