Iran-UK Relations

EU to Stay in Iran Deal Regardless of Trump Decision

The foreign ministers of France and Germany have assured that the EU would maintain the Iran nuclear deal irrespective of what Trump may do on May 12.

Tony Cragg Gifts Iran with His “Roots and Stones” Sculpture

The Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art (TMoCA) has unveiled a new sculpture titled ‘Roots and Stones’ gifted to the museum by the British-German artist Tony Cragg.

Iran Slams Europe’s Efforts to Appease Trump on Nuclear Deal

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Seyyed Abbas Araqchi has slammed London, Berlin, and Paris for ignoring the US violation of the Iran nuclear deal and even trying to appease Trump.

Iran Blasts “Shameful” Complicity of US, UK in Yemen War

Iran has firmly rejected fresh US and British allegations of Tehran sending missiles to Yemen, saying the two are seeking to whitewash their “shameful” complicity in the crisis gripping the war-torn country by leveling “false” charges against others.

France, UK, Germany Fail to Convince EU to Pass New Iran Sanctions

The European Union foreign ministers have failed to agree new sanctions against Iran as London, Paris and Berlin seek to appease US President Donald Trump, who has threatened to pull out of the landmark Iran nuclear deal.

Iran Slams West’s Double-Standard Policy on Chemical Weapons

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has reaffirmed Iran’s vehement opposition to any use of chemical weapons in the world and blasted the West for its double standards towards the issue.

Trump, May, Macron Criminals: Iran Leader

Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of Iran's Islamic Revolution, has blasted the US-led coalition's strikes on Syria as a crime, saying the American, British, and French leaders are criminals.

“Nazanin Zaghari’s Incarceration Not Related to UK Debts to Iran”

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says Nazanin Zaghari’s imprisonment in Iran has nothing to do with bilateral relations between Tehran and London.

Tehran Calls for Dialogue-Based Solution to Skripal Case

Iran’s envoy to the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons has called for a dialogue-based solution to the dispute between Russia and the West over an alleged nerve gas attack in the UK, saying western countries would do well not to politicize the issue.

UK Responsible for War Crimes in Yemen: Iran

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has categorically rejected the British government’s recent anti-Iran allegations, saying the UK is doubtlessly responsible for the war crimes in Yemen.

BBC Persian Meddling in Iran’s Affairs: Russia Envoy

Russia’s Ambassador to Tehran Levan Jagarian says the Persian Service of the BBC is blatantly meddling in Iran’s internal affairs.

UK Appoints New Ambassador to Tehran

The British government has decided to replace its ambassador to Iran Nicholas Hopton with Rob Macaire.

Iran Summons UK Ambassador to Protest at London Police’s Performance

Iran’s Foreign Ministry has summoned UK Ambassador to Tehran Nicholas Hopton to express the Islamic Republic’s protest over the British police’s performance in the recent attack on the Iranian embassy in London.

Extremist Shiite Community behind Attack on Iran Embassy in London

Iranian Ambassador to the United Kingdom Hamid Baeidinejad says the Shirazi cult, whose followers raided the Iranian embassy in London on Friday, is an extremist Shiite group that insults grand Sunni leaders.

Iran Embassy Raid Over: UK Apologizes, Arrests All Assailants

Iran’s Foreign Ministry says the British government has officially apologized over the storming of the Iranian Embassy in London by a few assailants, and the UK police has arrested all of them.

UK, US Support for Saudis Threat to Stability of Entire Mideast: Iran

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has strongly criticized the UK government for taking anti-Iran stances during the Saudi crown prince's recent visit to London.

Iran Calls China, Russia Its Priorities for Cooperation

A senior Iranian lawmaker says China and Russia are the Islamic Republic’s priorities for cooperation, adding that if the western countries follow the rules of the game Tehran likes to work with them as well. 

“Terrorism Crisis in Bab el-Mandeb Imminent If Yemen War Not Stopped”

A senior Iranian official has warned that the Mandeb Strait in southern Yemen will turn into a new centre of terrorism if the Saudi-led coalition’s war on the impoverished country is not stopped.

Iran Slams US, UK’s ‘Unconstructive’ Approaches at UNSC

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has lashed out at the US and the UK for adopting ‘unconstructive’ approaches at the United Nation Security Council particularly over the past three years.

Russia Vetoes UK-Drafted Anti-Iran Resolution at UNSC

A UK-drafted resolution aimed at pressuring Iran over alleged weapons supplies to Yemeni fighters has failed at the UN Security Council.       

Iran Calls for Muslims’ Serious Action against US Embassy Relocation

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has called on the Muslim world to show a strong and serious reaction to the US decision to relocate its embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem al-Quds, the eternal capital of Palestine.

Iranian, British Officials Reach ‘Major’ Decision on Yemen War

Iran and Britain have come to major decisions on settlement of a crisis in Yemen which has turned into a full-fledged inhuman war, Iran’s ambassador to London announced.

Iran Parliament Urges Gov’t to Rethink Economic Ties with France, UK

Iranian legislators have called on the president to reconsider plans to forge closer economic cooperation with France and the UK in protest at their roles in passing an anti-Iran UN resolution.

BBC Totally Blind to Nationwide Feb. 11 Rallies in Iran

The BBC was one of the few media outlets which did not at all cover nationwide rallies in Iran on February 11, marking the anniversary of the victory of Iran’s 1979 Islamic Revolution.

Iran FM, Top European Diplomats Discuss JCPOA in Brussels

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has conferred on the Iran nuclear deal in a joint meeting with his French, British, and German counterparts and the EU foreign policy chief in Brussels.

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