What the new UK ambassador to Iran is looking for?

TEHRAN — In our previous report titled “The curious case of new UK ambassador to Iran,” we said that “The UK, with the appointment of Shercliff, has a tough time mending ties with Iran.” 3 days after the arrival of Simon Shercliff to Tehran, it is now crystal clear to everyone that the Iran-UK relationship will be one of a kind.

Iran’s embassy in UK rejects British diplomat assessment on Israeli ship

TEHRAN – The Iranian embassy in the UK has reacted to allegations by UK envoy to the UN Barbara Woodward that Iran was responsible for the attack on an Israeli-operated ship off the coast of the United Arab Emirates. 

Artists from Iran, Turkey, Nigeria, Mexico to join together at “Polychromatic” in London 

TEHRAN – Five artists from Iran, Turkey, Nigeria and Mexico will showcase their latest works in an exhibition entitled “Polychromatic” at the Daniel Raphael Gallery in London next week.

London show turns spotlight on 5,000 years of Iranian art, design and culture

TEHRAN - The Victoria and Albert Museum in London is hosting an exhibition of Iranian art, design, and culture, which according to organizers delves into 5,000 years of the history of the nation.

Tehran-Washington prisoner swap has nothing to do with Vienna talks

TEHRAN— According to an informed source, the agenda on Vienna negotiations did not and has not included the prisoner swap between Tehran-Washington and Tehran-London.

Historical clock starts ticking once again in downtown Tehran

TEHRAN – On Monday, a tower-mounted clock, which Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom presented to Naser al-Din Shah in the 19th century, started working once again in downtown Tehran.

Iran extends ban on UK flights as new coronavirus variant spreads

TEHRAN – Iran has extended the previously-imposed ban on flights to and from the United Kingdom, adding the ban also entails connecting flights at the European country that has become a hotspot for a new coronavirus variant.

Sequel to Iranian graphic novel “Arshia” comes out in London

TEHRAN – A sequel to Iranian writer Ashkan Rahgozar’s “Arshia” was released in London on Monday.

London museum to host major exhibit on Iranian history and arts

TEHRAN – The Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) will be hosting a major exhibition on Iranian history and arts.

Iranian graphic novel “Arshia” published in London

TEHRAN – The first volume of the Iranian graphic novel “Arshia” written by Ashkan Rahgozar has been published in English in London.

Iranian Defense Ministry calls on London to pay debt

TEHRAN — Iran’s Defense Ministry has called on London to pay its debt to Tehran in order to assuage the discontent felt by the Iranian government and people toward Britain.

“Sunless Shadows” picked for screening at Open City festival

TEHRAN – Iranian documentarian Mehrdad Oskui’s acclaimed film “Sunless Shadows” will be competing in the Open City Documentary Festival, which will be held in London from September 9 to 12.

Actress Mahchehreh Khalili dies at 44 

TEHRAN – Actress Mahchehreh Khalili, star of Iranian TV series such as “Mokhtarnameh” and “The Pahlavi Hat” and acclaimed movie “Wishbone”, has died of liver cancer in London. She was 44.

IranAir to resume Istanbul flights after five-month halt over virus pandemic

TEHRAN – Iran’s flag carrier Homa, known internationally as IranAir, is scheduled to resume Tehran-Istanbul flights following some five months of suspension over the outbreak of the coronavirus.

Tehran is ahead of us in coronavirus battle: London mayor

TEHRAN – Mayor of London Sadiq Aman Khan has said that many of the measures taken in London to counter coronavirus are similar to those taken in Tehran, and Tehran is even ahead.

“Colors of the Homeland” painter Edman O’Aivazian dies from coronavirus in London

TEHRAN – The London-based Iranian-Armenian painter Edman O’Aivazian passed away from a coronavirus infection at the age of 89 in London, the Persian service of Honaronline announced on Wednesday.

IranAir resumes flights to Europe after temporary halt over coronavirus

TEHRAN – Iran’s flag carrier, IranAir on Wednesday resumed flights to European destinations following a temporary suspension over the outbreak of the coronavirus, according to sources.

Intl. museums, archeologist condemn Trump’s threat to hit Iranian cultural sites

TEHRAN – The Victoria and Albert Museum in London, the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, the American Alliance of Museums, and a renowned Polish archeologist have condemned U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent statements on threating to target Iranian cultural sites.

Iranian historical objects, artworks to go up for auction at Christie’s

TEHRAN – On October 24, Christie’s in London will auction 57 artworks and historical objects from Iran along with tens of counterparts from other Islamic countries and India.

Sotheby’s to put arts of the Islamic world on auction

TEHRAN – Sotheby's, a British-founded American multinational corporation headquartered in New York City, has announced highlights of arts from the Islamic world, which will go under hammer in its upcoming auction.

Movies from Iran competing in Rainbow Film Festival 

TEHRAN – Two films by Iranians are competing in the 20th Rainbow Film Festival underway in East London.

I hope Washington will be very careful not to underestimate the Iranian determination: ambassador

Iran's envoy to the United Kingdom has warned that his country and the U.S. are getting closer to a potential conflict, one he warned Washington would regret.

By Hanif Ghaffari

London’s costly mistake in following U.S. foreign policy

United Kingdom Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt once again accused Iran of being behind the explosions off the port of Fujairah in the Gulf of Oman. 

By Saeed Sobhani

British PM's late resignation and gray situation in London

TEHRAN - Finally, the British prime minister officially announced that he would resign from his post. Theresa May leaves the power while the British withdrawal from Europe remains unabridged. Nobody also knows British Prime Minister as a professional and powerful politician! Undoubtedly, the British PM's resignation does not mean a political calm in this European country! In the near future, Britain will become the focus of political conflicts. Since 2016, many political analysts have warned of this.

By Hanif Ghaffari 

London has no political independence!

TEHRAN - UK's support for anti-Iran policies has led to hatred and anger of Iran from London. Britain has not only done little to maintain a nuclear deal with Iran, but also fully agrees with the anti-Iranian policies of the Tramp government in Washington.

By Saeed Sobhani 

Why did Europe give a six-month deadline to London? 

TEHRAN - Many political analysts in Europe believe that extending the London deadline for leaving the European Union will lead to a referendum on "election" again. It is noteworthy that the leaders of the two traditional British parties, the Labor and Conservative Party, are not opposed to this issue either.

By Mohammad Ghaderi

What is the common purpose of London and Brussels?

TEHRAN - Britain's departure from the European Union is still unknown! Many analysts believe that extending the British government's deadline to leave the EU complicates the existing situation.