Thursday, March 28, 2024

Iran-UK Relations

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.

British MPs to Visit Tehran in 3 Weeks

A delegation from the British Parliament will pay a visit to Iran within the next three weeks, an Iranian lawmaker announced.

Tehran Chamber of Commerce Opens Office in London

An office of the Tehran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (TCCIMA) was launched in the British capital of London to facilitate the attraction of foreign investment in the Islamic Republic.

Iran President, UK PM Call for Expansion of Bilateral Ties

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says his country is ready to expand ties with London in all fields.

Britain Inks €500m Deal to Build Solar Farm in Central Iran

UK renewables investor Quercus has signed a deal worth over half a billion euros to build and operate a 600-megawatt (MW) solar farm in Iran, the company said on Wednesday.

Iran a Stabilizing Force in Middle East: Diplomat

A top Iranian diplomat says Iran’s foreign policy, defence diplomacy and influential dialogue strategy have contributed to regional stability.

Iran Nuclear Deal Must Be Preserved: Britain’s Johnson

British Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs Boris Johnson has voiced his country’s full support for the nuclear deal between Iran and world powers, saying the agreement should be preserved.

British Parliamentary Delegation to Visit Tehran

A parliamentary delegation from the United Kingdom is set to visit Tehran in the near future, said Head of Iran-UK Parliamentary Friendship Group Alireza Rahimi.

Britain’s easyHotel to Open Branches in Iran

The British budget chain easyHotel has announced plans to open branches in Iran, expecting a deal for 500 rooms.

Iran Strongly Denounces London Mosque Attack

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi strongly condemned a recent deadly attack in London in which a van plowed into Muslim worshippers outside a mosque, killing one person and injuring eleven others.

Iran Extends Sympathy to Families of London Fire Victims

Iranian foreign ministry spokesman offered sympathy to the bereaved families of the victims of a huge fire that ripped through a West London tower block on Wednesday.

Iran Condemns London Terrorist Attack

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi strongly condemned Saturday’s deadly terrorist attacks in the British capital of London and said the only way to get rid of terrorism is to avoid double standards and sincerely fight against the phenomenon.

“Imam Khomeini Refused Offer to Teach in UK”

Imam Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic Republic, was so interested in the classes of one of his teachers that he turned down an offer by top British officials to go to the UK and teach philosophy classes there.

Islamic Art at Christie’s: From Miniature to Qajar Paintings

Several pieces of Islamic art will be put up for auction at Christie’s, London, on April 27.

Iranian Nationals in Britain Reject Rumours of Bank Account Closure

A number of Iranian nationals living in Britain have rejected the reports about the closure of their accounts in UK banks, expressing concern over the spread of such rumours which can tarnish their reputation and lead to the creation of growing distrust towards them.

Iran Strongly Denounces London Terrorist Attack

Iran’s Foreign Ministry strongly condemned Wednesday’s terrorist attack in the British capital, London, saying that today terrorism knows no borders and geography.

UK Following US Steps in Breaking Promises to Iran: MP

An Iranian MP lashed out at Britain for failing to fulfil its commitments to Iran based on a uranium contract, saying London will keep breaking its promises to Iran for as long as it can.

Iran Raps UK for Lack of Commitment to Yellowcake Deal

An Iranian MP slammed Britain’s failure to fulfil its commitments on the contract to sell 900 tonnes of concentrated uranium to Iran, saying that Parliament is going to discuss the issue.

IRGC Commander Says Britain Has No Place in Middle East

A ranking Iranian commander recommended Britain to keep away from the Middle East region before running into new troubles.

Iranian Diplomat Explains How He Was Captured in London by US Order

Nasrollah Tajik, a veteran Iranian diplomat, has talked about the way he was captured in October 2006 by the British police based on an order from the White House.

Britain’s Anti-Iran Stances Aimed at Expanding Its Market in Arab States: Analyst

A senior analyst of British affairs says Iran is a ‘potential’ possibility for Britain, but the recent anti-Iran remarks made by British officials are mainly aimed at pleasing Arab states, which are considered as ‘actual’ targets for London.

Iran’s Ambassador to Britain Urges People to Beware of Provocations

Iranian ambassador to London has called for vigilance against certain groups that provoke people to stage protest rallies in front of Iranian embassies across the world, and also foreign embassies in Tehran.

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