kanu. >>> iran said it has arrested a spy working for the british government.'s go back to lauren >> reporter: yes, the man who was arrested reported admitted giving information to british officials both inside and outside iran. the arrest comes at a time of improving diplomatic relations. kim bannel reports in the british foreign office in london. >> an iranian court official told the state news agency that the man who has been arrested was working for the british foreign secret intelligence agency, mi6. he said he met with british intelligence agents at least 11 times giving them information. he was captured in a southeastern city. we contacted the foreign office here who didn't want to comment. it said as a matter of policy, it doesn't comment on security issues. this has come at a time of thawing relationships between the u.k. and iran. an envoy visited london here on friday to hold talks. britain shut down its embassy in 2011, angry over nuclear sanctions. the man was arrested in iran. his nationality is unknown but officials say he will be put on trial. >