Iran-UK Relations

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.

UK Says Iran’s Internal Affairs None of Its Business

The United Kingdom’s ambassador to Iran says the Islamic Republic’s domestic affairs, including recent riots, are none of his country’s business and that the UK will stay out of Iranian internal affairs.

Britain Trying Hard to Preserve Iran Nuclear Deal: Jack Straw

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and former British Foreign Secretary Jack Straw have discussed issues of mutual interest in the Iranian capital Tehran.

US, Israel, Saudi Arabia, MKO behind Recent Riots: Iran Leader

Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution, says the recent riots in Iran were plotted by the US and Israel, funded by a filthy rich Persian Gulf littoral state, and implemented by MKO murderers.

Exhibition of Tony Cragg’s Artworks Underway in Tehran

Ah exhibition showcasing several works of art by renowned British-German artist Tony Cragg is underway at the Tehran Museum of Contemporary Arts (TMoCA), making a connection between the West and Iran beyond diplomatic difficulties.

Iran Judiciary Dismisses Reports on Nazanin Zaghari’s Release

The head of the Tehran Judiciary Office has rejected British media reports that Iranian national Nazanin Zaghari – now serving time in Iran for sedition -- might be released in a swap deal.

British Museum to Open Exhibit at National Iranian Museum

The British Museum is to open an exhibition at the National Iranian Museum to showcase its artefacts.

Iran-UK Dialogue Can Boost Regional Stability: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the expansion of cooperation between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United Kingdom can lead to further stability in the Middle East.

Iran Slams UK for Selling Arms to Saudi Arabia

A top Iranian official has rapped London for selling arms to the criminal regime of Saudi Arabia, saying those who help Riyadh slaughter the innocent people of Yemen are considered violators of human rights.

UK Foreign Secretary in Tehran for High-Level Talks

British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson has arrived in the Iranian capital of Tehran on Saturday to meet with high-ranking Iranian officials.

British FM to Visit Iran on Saturday

British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson will arrive in Tehran Saturday to hold talks with high-ranking Iranian officials, Iran’s foreign ministry said.

UK to Pay £400m Debt to Iran in Coming Days: Envoy

Iran's ambassador to Britain says an outstanding debt owed by the UK to Tehran will be transferred to the Central Bank of Iran soon, in what will mark an end to the decades-long legal dispute between the two sides.

Iran Rejects Any Link between UK Debt Pay-Off, Zaghari’s Case

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says the legal case of Iranian national Nazanin Zaghari has nothing to do with Britain’s payment of its outstanding debt to Iran.

Iran’s Zarif, UK’s Johnson Discuss Case of Zaghari-Ratcliffe

Iranian and British top diplomats have discussed the case of an Iranian-British national who is behind bars in Iran for espionage.

Saudi Arabia’s Anti-Iran Claims in Violation of UN Charter: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has categorically rejected the anti-Tehran claims raised by Saudi officials, saying such allegations are against international laws.

UK Firm Signs €1.8bn MoU to Build Cancer Centres in Iran

Iran’s ambassador to London says a major British company has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Iran to finance the construction of a network of cancer centres in the Islamic Republic.

Tehran to Host Exhibition of Tony Cragg’s Artworks

Renowned British-German sculptor Tony Cragg is in Iran to display his artworks at Tehran Museum of Contemporary Arts (TMoCA) in an exhibition which will be open to visitors from 24 October 2017 to 12 January 2018.

UK Says “Persian” Gulf Is Officially Correct, Never Use Other Terms

A confidential 1978 circular shows the United Kingdom’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office had called for the use of the term ‘Persian Gulf’ in all official communications and banned the use of the fake name ‘Arabian Gulf’.

Britain Reaffirms Support for Iran Nuclear Deal

British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson and Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif have held phone talks on the nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers, also known as JCPOA.

UK Firm Makes $115m Investment in Waste Recycling in Iran

A British company has invested $115 million in a garbage recycling project in Iran’s northwestern province of Zanjan.

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