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2026-03-02 19:47
UK base in Cyprus reportedly hit by missile or drone strike
TEHRAN- Explosions were heard at the British Sovereign Base Area (SBA) of Akrotiri in Cyprus in the early hours of Monday, according to a report by Israel's Channel 14.
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2026-02-24 17:14
UK’s Mandelson questioned over passing market-sensitive data to Jeffrey Epstein
Former UK ambassador to the U.S. Peter Mandelson was arrested Monday at his Camden home on suspicion of misconduct in public office, CNN reported Tuesday.
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2026-02-21 18:04
UK Parliament to bar King’s disgraced brother from inheriting the throne: Report
The UK government is considering legislation to strip Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor of his right to the throne following his arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office, The Guardian reported Friday.
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2026-02-17 18:26
British Museum removes Palestine references following Zionist lobby pressure
The British Museum has removed certain mentions of Palestine and Palestinians from its exhibitions following a pressure campaign by the UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) lobby group, The Cradle reported Tuesday.
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2026-02-13 19:40
UK’s terrorism designation of Palestine Action overturned by judges
The co-founder of Palestine Action, Huda Ammori, has won a historic legal challenge against the Home Secretary’s decision to ban the group under anti-terrorism laws, The Guardian reported Friday.
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2026-01-30 19:57
By Shahrokh Saei
China leads the agenda: Xi–Starmer talks highlight the limits of US unilateralism
TEHRAN — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s visit to China has highlighted a broader shift in global diplomacy, showcasing the contrast between nations willing to engage Beijing and the unilateral approach pursued by US President Donald Trump.
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2026-01-13 19:21
Iran warns it could pull out diplomats from London after embassy comes under attack
Iran has warned Britain that it will reconsider the presence of its diplomats in London unless the security of its embassy is assured.
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2026-01-13 19:17
Iran, Pakistan hold talks on Israel’s plan to break up Somalia
TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has held phone talks with his Pakistan counterparts, discussing issues of mutual concerns including a plan by Israel to divide up Somalia.
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2026-01-12 19:27
Iran summons British envoy over desecration of national flag
TEHRAN – Iran summoned Britain’s ambassador in Tehran on Sunday after anti-Iranian elements violated the embassy of the Islamic Republic in London and desecrated the national flag.
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2026-01-04 15:57
UK, French jets bomb alleged underground arms cache in Syria
Britain’s and France’s air forces conducted a joint operation on Saturday evening to bomb sites in the mountains north of Syria’s Palmyra.
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2025-12-20 21:46
Araghchi to UK FM: Dialogue requires respect, not unilateral pressure
TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi reiterated the Islamic Republic’s readiness for dialogue, provided it's based on respect for national rights and not unilateral pressure.
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2025-12-16 22:15
UK Parliamentary Committee repeats allegations about Iran in annual security report
TEHRAN – A new annual report by the UK Parliament’s Intelligence and Security Committee has once again included Iran in its assessment of security threats and foreign influence, citing the country in connection with alleged cyber and state-affiliated activities.
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2025-11-18 18:19
UK’s Labour slammed for scapegoating migrants in Danish-inspired asylum crackdown
Britain’s Labour government on Monday unveiled its most sweeping asylum reforms in generations, shifting refugee status from a five-year path to permanent settlement to a precarious temporary permit reviewed every 30 months and revocable if home countries are later judged safe.
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2025-10-18 22:03
Tehran denies UK security threat claims after MI5 accusations
TEHRAN – Iran’s embassy in London has forcefully rejected claims by the head of Britain’s MI5 that Tehran poses a threat to the United Kingdom’s security, denouncing the allegations as “baseless and irresponsible.”
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2025-09-21 20:03
By Shahrokh Saei
Palestine recognition: A charm offensive or genuine shift?
Canada, Australia, and Britain recognize Palestinian statehood amid rising public pressure
TEHRAN – The recognition of Palestine as an independent state by several other Western countries marks a significant milestone, underscoring the enduring resilience and steadfast resistance of the Palestinian people amid ongoing Israeli brutality. However, this diplomatic shift appears driven less by genuine humanitarian concern and more by mounting domestic and international pressure.
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2025-09-05 15:05
Scottish Parliament votes for full boycott of Israel, citing Gaza genocide
In a landmark move, the Scottish Parliament has voted to impose a full boycott of Israel and companies linked to its military operations.
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2025-08-30 19:35
Iran blasts UK-Japan defense chiefs for repeating Ukraine allegations
TEHRAN – The Iranian Embassy in Tokyo has condemned as “baseless” the allegations leveled against Tehran in a joint statement by the British and Japanese defense ministers, dismissing claims of Iranian support for Russia in the war with Ukraine.
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2025-08-22 18:10
Iran says new UK sanctions 'fundamentally unacceptable'
Iran has slammed the United Kingdom’s imposition of fresh sanctions, describing the move as “fundamentally unacceptable” and a violation of international norms.
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2025-07-26 13:20
220 British MPs call for PM Starmer to recognize Palestinian state
More than a third of MPs have signed a letter to Prime Minister Keir Starmer calling for the UK to recognize a Palestinian state, BBC said on its website.
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2025-07-12 21:00
60 Labour MPs urge UK to recognize Palestinian State
Nearly 60 Labour MPs have called on the UK government to immediately recognize Palestine as a sovereign state, warning that "Israel’s" latest actions in Gaza amount to ethnic cleansing, Al Mayadeen reported.
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2025-07-09 16:38
By Staff Writer
Media censorship in the name of sensitivity: BBC’s failure on Gaza coverage
TEHRAN- The recent decision by the BBC to pull several senior staff and issue a formal apology after airing Bob Vylan’s Glastonbury 2025 performance marks a troubling chapter in media censorship and the suppression of legitimate protest against the ongoing genocide in Gaza.
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2025-07-07 22:27
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.
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2025-07-06 22:23
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.
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2025-07-06 22:22
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.
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2025-06-28 22:26
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.
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2025-06-11 23:14
'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.
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2025-06-10 22:33
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.
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2025-06-09 22:54
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.
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2025-06-08 20:24
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.
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2025-06-07 22:33
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.