Labour is facing accusations of concealing information regarding government officials' attendance at an Iranian embassy event marking the 1979 revolution, despite the Iranian regime's violent crackdown on protesters. Shadow Foreign Secretary Dame Priti Patel expressed outrage over the Foreign Office's refusal to disclose the ranks and number of officials present at the February 12 gathering. She highlighted that the UK government estimates between 12,000 and 20,000 deaths among protesters in Iran, raising concerns about whether taxpayer-funded staff addressed these issues during the event. Patel demanded transparency from the government, stating, 'The least Labour could do is apologise and explain how this was allowed to happen.' In response, Foreign minister Hamish Falconer affirmed that attending such events is a standard diplomatic practice aimed at protecting UK interests, asserting that it does not imply endorsement of the Iranian government's actions. Patel criticized this stance, labeling the attendance as deeply embarrassing and detrimental to national interests, and called for accountability and answers from the government.