Iran denies operating spy cell in Nigeria

Iran yesterday denied allegations by Nigeria that it had trained militants arrested in Nigeria on planning attacks on U.S. and Israeli targets in the country.

Deputy Foreign Minister, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, said such allegations were 'made up as the result of the ill will of the enemies of the two countries' good relations,' Iranian state television reported.

'Iran and Nigeria have friendly and close relations, and despite the vast efforts of the two countries' enemies in recent years relations and co-operations have always improved,' he said.