Iran-UK Relations
Latest news about UK-Iran relations – The latest news and views about bilateral relations between Iran and the United Kingdom (UK)
Iran refutes British intelligence claims as “enemy-making” policy
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei has firmly rejected recent allegations leveled by the British intelligence agency chief against Tehran, criticizing the repetition of such accusations over the past two years.
Iran FM warns E3 diplomats against interference in Tehran’s military operation against Israel
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi, in telephone conversations with his British, French, and German counterparts, has warned against any third-party meddling following Tehran's punitive missile strikes on Israel.
UK charge d’affaires summoned to Iranian foreign ministry over sanction
The British chargé d'affaires in Tehran was summoned to the Iranian Foreign Ministry to protest the recent sanctions imposed by London against Tehran.
Iran marks National Day Against British Colonialism
Iran has designated September 2 as the National Day Against British Colonialism to commemorate the anniversary of the martyrdom of the national hero of the struggle against British colonialism, Rais-Ali Delvari.
Iran says US, UK role in 1953 Coup a stain on their record
Spokesperson for Iran's Foreign Ministry Nasser Kanaani has emphasized that the role of Washington and London in the coup of August 1953, in Iran, which led to the overthrow of an elected government and the return of dictatorship to the country, will forever remain a stain on the foreheads of the two countries.
Iran President to UK PM: West support for Israel, encouraging more crimes
Iran's President Massoud Pezeshkian, in a phone call with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, said the inaction of the international assemblies towards the unprecedented crimes by the Zionist regime, and also some Western states' support for the regime, have emboldened it to continue its crimes and jeopardize regional and international peace and security.
Tehran summons British ambassador over extradition of Iranian citizen to US
The Iranian Foreign Ministry has summoned the UK envoy in Tehran to protest the extradition of an Iranian national to the United States on charges of sanctions violations.
Iran protests to Britain after anti-Tehran groups harass voters in the presidential election
Iran has protested to the United Kingdom over hostile action by anti-Tehran elements outside polling stations in the European country aimed at disrupting the 14th presidential election.
Iran unveils new sections for consular services at London embassy
A ceremony was held on Friday in Iran’s Embassy in the British capital London to unveil new sections for consular services in renovated premises.
Iran slaps sanctions on British, US individuals, institutions for supporting Israeli genocide
Iran has announced new sanctions on British and US individuals and entities for complicity in the Israeli regime’s months-long genocidal campaign against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.
US, UK impose new sanctions on Iran over military operation against Israel
Washington and London in a coordinated move have imposed new sanctions on Iran’s drone and missile programs after Tehran's recent retaliatory attack against Israel.
Iran says surprised by UK support for Israeli crimes
The Iranian foreign minister, in a phone conversation with his British counterpart, voiced surprise at Britain’s support for the Israeli crimes in the Gaza Strip, where around 34,000 Palestinians have been killed by Israel over the past few months.
Iran FM talks to Australian, UK, German counterparts, raps their takes regarding Syria attack
The Iranian foreign minister, in separate phone conversations with his German, British and Australian counterparts, criticized their respective governments' positions regarding the recent Israeli missile strike against Iran's consulate in Damascus, Syria that left seven Iranian military advisors killed.
US, UK impose sanctions on IRGC, Yemen’s Houthi members over Red Sea tensions
The United States and the United Kingdom have announced sanctions against a high-ranking member of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) and certain members of Yemen’s Houthi movement.
Iran summons UK ambassador over “baseless accusations”
The Iranian Foreign Ministry on Tuesday summoned the British ambassador in Tehran, Simon Shercliffe, to convey Tehran’s strong protest to “unfounded allegations” leveled by London against Tehran.
Iran FM, in a phone call with UK’s Cameron, raps west double standatds regarding Ukraine and Gaza
The Iranian foreign minister, in a phone talk with the UK foreign secretary, criticized some western states' double standards vis-a-vis the Ukraine war and Israel's carnage against Palestinians.
Iran condemns US, Britain sanctions on IRGC Quds force chief
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman has strongly condemned the US and the UK move to impose sanctions on 6 Iranian individuals and institutions, including Esmail Qaani the commander of the Quds Force of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC).
Iran UN envoy rejects UK allegations against Tehran
Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations Amir Saeed Iravani categorically refuted the Uk envoy accusations regarding quote Tehran's destabilizing moves in the region through proxy groups.
UK foreign secretary urges Iran efforts to prevent spread of war
British foreign secretary James Cleverly has urged Iran to make efforts to prevent the expansion of the Gaza war.
UK foreign minister to visit occupied territories
British Foreign Minister James Cleverly will hold separated meetings with Israeli and Palestinian officials this week. Regarding the Middle East crisis, he will press for renewed dialogue on a two-state solution and commit to tackling "threats to regional security and stability, including from Iran."
Iran says organizing coups in other states, recurring elements of US, UK foreign policies
Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani has said supporting dictators and staging coup d'états in other countries are among the recurring themes of the foreign policies of the United States and United Kingdom.
Iran summons British ambassador to protest ‘imprudent’ remarks
Iran’s Foreign Ministry has summoned the UK envoy to Tehran, Simon Shercliff, to protest against the diplomat’s "interventionist remarks" on the occasion of the Iranian National Reporter Day.
Iran rebukes UK official’s claims against IRGC
Iran has chided British Home Secretary Suella Braverman for leveling accusations against the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC). Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani has stated that London is in no place to make such baseless claims against the anti-terror force.
UK, Canada, Ukraine, Sweden pursue ‘political objectives’ by taking legal action at UN court against Iran: Foreign Ministry
The Iranian Foreign Ministry has announced that the UK, Canada, Ukraine and Sweden have failed to live by their own stated commitments to resolving the row over the downing of a Ukrainian passenger plane in 2020 through diplomatic channels by referring the case to the World Court. The ministry stressed that the four Western countries were pursuing their "political objectives and interests" by taking legal action at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) against Iran.
UK, EU announce fresh sanctions on Iranian officials over “rights abuse”
The UK government and the European Union on Monday imposed new sanctions on several Iranian officials and a telecom firm for alleged human rights violations. Tehran and several Western states have been engaged in a diplomatic row over their stance on the recent unrest in Iran.