The latest news and views about bilateral relations between Iran and the United Kingdom (UK)
Tag: Iran-United Kingdom (UK) Relations
UK Ambassador Leaves Iran after Controversies: Report
British Ambassador to Tehran Rob Macaire has reportedly left Iran after harsh criticisms of his controversial attendance in an “illegal” protest rally in Tehran.
Iran Condemns UK Officials’ Improper Measures, Comments
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has strongly condemned the British ambassador’s unlawful and unprofessional measure and his suspicious attendance at a gathering in Tehran, as well as the inappropriate comments made by other UK officials.
Iran Releases Video of UK Envoy Attending Illegal Protests in Tehran
A video has been released by the Iranian police showing the UK ambassador to Tehran among the protesters who had gathered in an “illegal” rally in front of a university in Tehran.
Iran Warns UK against Meddling in Its Domestic Affairs
Iran’s government spokesman has strongly criticized the UK ambassador’s participation in an illegal rally in Tehran, warning London against interference in the Islamic Republic’s domestic affairs.
Iran Summons UK Ambassador for Attending Illegal Rally
Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has summoned UK Ambassador to Tehran Rob Macaire over his unconventional behavior and attendance at illegal rallies in Tehran.
UK Ambassador Not Arrested but Detained as Unknown Foreigner: Iran
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araqchi says the British ambassador was not arrested as a UK top diplomat but as “an unknown foreigner” in an illegal gathering in Tehran for a few minutes.
UK Ambassador Denies Attending Protest Rally in Tehran
British Ambassador Rob Macaire, who was briefly arrested last night, says he did not attend a protest gathering outside Amirkabir University of Technology on Saturday evening.
London Owes Its Security to Gen. Soleimani, Rouhani Tells Johnson
President of Iran Hassan Rouhani has reminded British Prime Minister Boris Johnson about the significant role of General Qassem Soleimani in the fight against terrorism, saying Britons in London would have not enjoyed security without the late Iranian commander’s efforts.
Iran Summons UK Envoy over ‘Unacceptable’ Remarks
Britain’s ambassador to Tehran has been summoned by Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs over the support that a number of top UK officials have voiced for the US assassination of Iranian commander General Qassem Soleimani.
Iran Censures Europe’s Inaction on JCPOA
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif has lambasted the European parties’ failure to honor their commitments under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
