UK arrests 83-year-old priest for backing Palestine Action and opposing Gaza genocide

An 83-year-old retired priest has been arrested for defying a newly enforced ban on pro-Palestinian group Palestine Action, just hours after the group was formally outlawed by the UK government, MEE reported.

UK re-establishes relations with Syria after 14 years

The UK has fully re-established relations with Syria 14 years after severing ties with the former government of Bashar al-Assad, MEE reported.

UK court rejects Palestine Action's bid to pause govt ban as 'terrorist group'

The UK government will, for the first time, legally redefine a non-violent protest group, Palestine Action, as a "terrorist organization" after a last-minute legal challenge to suspend the group's ban under anti-terrorism laws failed at a high court.

Iran will exit NPT if vital interests threatened, envoy warns UK Parliament

TEHRAN – Iran’s Ambassador to the United Kingdom, Ali Mousavi, issued a stern warning during a heated session of the British Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee on June 17, emphasizing that Iran is a legitimate sovereign state, and declaring that Tehran reserves the right to withdraw from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) under Article 10 if its vital national interests are jeopardized.

'Iran will react strongly': Araghchi warns Europe over looming resolution 

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi took to X on Wednesday to warn Europe against adopting a resolution that would accuse Iran of non-compliance over its nuclear program at this year’s June meeting of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors meeting.  

UK and allies to sanction Israeli ministers Ben Gvir and Smotrich

A number of countries, including the UK, are set to sanction far-right Israeli ministers Itamar Ben Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich over their conduct during the war on Gaza, MEE reported.

David Cameron threatened to withdraw UK from ICC over Israel war crimes probe

The British government privately threatened to defund and withdraw from the International Criminal Court if it issued arrest warrants for Israeli leaders, Middle East Eye can reveal. 

UK and France abandon plans to recognise Palestinian state

The UK and France will abandon previous plans to recognize a Palestinian state at an upcoming conference, according to diplomats.

Majority of British people support arms embargo on Israel

A majority of British people support a full arms embargo on Israel, according to a new poll commissioned by the Palestine Solidarity Campaign, Middle East Eye reported.

UK suspends free trade talks with Israel over Gaza war

The British government says it will suspend new free trade negotiations with Israel due to its military conduct in the war on Gaza, where hundreds of Palestinians have been killed in recent days under bombardment and as a new ground offensive has been launched, Al Jazeera reported.

Iran summons UK charge d’affaires over unlawful detention of nationals

TEHRAN — Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the United Kingdom’s charge d’affaires on Monday in response to the “suspicious and unjustified” arrests of Iranian citizens in the UK, denouncing the allegations as “politically motivated fabrications.”

Iran urges UK to uphold rights of detained nationals

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has urged British authorities to safeguard the rights of Iranian nationals arrested in recent counter-terrorism raids, while expressing Tehran’s willingness to assist with any credible investigations.

UK tells ICJ Israel must lift aid bans, comply with international law

The United Kingdom told the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Thursday that Israel must lift its restrictions on humanitarian assistance to Gaza, ensure civilian protection, and fully comply with international humanitarian law, Anadolu Agency reported.

UK as nasty old woman should be kept away from Ukraine war negotiations

Any negotiations to resolve the conflict in Ukraine will be doomed to failure if Britain's intervention is not excluded, says Sergey Mironov, head of the A Just Russia - For Truth faction in the Duma.

Iran summons British ambassador over ‘baseless’ accusations of posing security threat

TEHRAN – The Iranian Foreign Ministry has summoned the British ambassador to Tehran in response to the repeated and unfounded accusations from senior British officials regarding Iran’s alleged interference in the United Kingdom’s internal affairs.

Tehran slams UK’s ‘confrontational policies’ as London escalates tensions with unprecedented move

TEHRAN – The United Kingdom has intensified its confrontational posture toward Iran, designating the country under the “enhanced tier” of the Foreign Influence Registration Scheme (FIRS), a move requiring Iranian state-linked entities to register activities in the UK or face severe penalties, including imprisonment.

Turkey, UK discuss lifting Syria sanctions in diplomatic talks

Turkey and the UK discussed the unconditional removal of sanctions on Syria, particularly to restore financial flows, during diplomatic talks in Ankara on Monday, Turkish diplomatic sources said.

European leaders join forces to draft Ukraine peace plan to take to US

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Sunday European leaders had agreed to draw up a Ukraine peace plan to present to the United States, a vital step for Washington to be able to offer security guarantees that Kyiv says are essential to deter Russia.

UK doctor sues hospital for suspension due to Gaza online posts

Iranian airline to launch direct flights to Paris, other European cities amid sanctions

TEHRAN - Iran Airtour, a private Iranian airline, has announced it will begin direct flights from Tehran to several European destinations, with Paris being the first city on its new route.

Tehran blasts interventionist policies of UK, Australia in West Asia

TEHRAN – The spokesperson for Iran’s Foreign Ministry has denounced the recent joint statement issued by the foreign and defense ministers of Australia and the United Kingdom, labeling it as "baseless, unrealistic, and irrelevant."

Regulator sanctions media for ‘inaccurate’ reports on students association

LONDON - Islamic Students Associations of Britain is proud to inform its respected members that the UK press regulator IPSO chaired by Lord Edward Faulks (a member of the British House of Lords) sanctioned The Times newspaper for publishing "significantly inaccurate information" about Islamic Students Associations of Britain and for breaching regulations.

Diplomat condemns British Foreign Secretary's incendiary comments against Iran

TEHRAN – In a strong response to recent statements made by David Lammy, the British Foreign Secretary, Majid Nili, Director General of Western Europe at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran, has condemned his remarks as divisive and misleading. 

UK faces legal challenge over Israel arms sales

Rights groups challenging the UK government over weapons sales to Israel say they are seeking a court order to halt all arms exports after the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former war minister Yoav Gallant.

Iran condemns UK, US ‘hypocrisy’ in blaming others for regional instability

TEHRAN – Iran's UN Ambassador Amir Saeed Iravani has dismissed U.S. and UK accusations of Iranian involvement in “regional destabilization” and the Ukraine conflict as unfounded. 

Iran summons UK, Hungarian envoys over sanctions on shipping industry

TEHRAN – Tehran has intensified its diplomatic protests against recent sanctions imposed by the United Kingdom and the European Union, summoning British and Hungarian diplomats to voice its strong disapproval.

Ukraine fires UK-made Storm Shadow missiles at targets inside Russia for first time

Ukraine has fired UK-made Storm Shadow missiles into Russia for the first time since the beginning of the conflict, the Guardian understands according to multiple sources.

Tehran denounces "illegal" EU, UK sanctions on shipping

TEHRAN – Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmail Baqaei, strongly condemned the recent sanctions imposed by the European Union and the United Kingdom on Iranian shipping, dismissing them as legally baseless.