Britain-Iran

Iran executes former Deputy Defense Minister

Alireza Akbari, a British-Iranian national, was sentenced to death on charges of spying for Britain.

Iran blasts Britain after arresting alleged UK-linked network

Iran blasts Britain's "non-constructive role", a day after arresting "network" involved in anti-government protests.

Britain: This is Iran's last chance

British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss says there's still time to save Iran nuclear deal but warns that this is the last chance.

Khamenei bars US and British vaccines

Iran's Supreme Leader: Importing American and British vaccines is forbidden, I don't trust them.

UK government urged to spearhead efforts to replace Iran deal

Group of UK lawmakers say 2015 deal is "a shell of an agreement", urge government to work to broker a replacement.

UK Ambassador to Iran arrested during protests in Tehran

Britain's Ambassador to Iran detained for an hour. Foreign Secretary: A flagrant violation of international law.

British Foreign Secretary to visit Iran, discuss nuclear deal

Ahead of first visit to Iran, British Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt says nuclear deal "remains a vital component of stability".

Iran jails British-Iranian national for spying

Unnamed British-Iranian national sentenced to six years in prison in Iran on spying charges.

British woman jailed in Iran to appear in court

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, already serving time in Iran for sedition, to appear in court on December 10 on propaganda charges.

Iran sentences British citizen to five years in prison

Iran sends Iranian-British woman accused of trying to overthrow the government to five years in prison.

Five years later: Iran and Britain appoint new ambassadors

Iran and Britain appoint new ambassadors to each other's countries for the first time since a mob ransacked the British embassy in Tehran.

Iran: We won't keep Assad in power forever

Iran's deputy foreign minister says his country won't keep Syrian president in power forever and will let the people decide.

Britain Officially Announces Re-Opening of Iran Embassy

British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond announces he will reopen the UK's embassy in Iran on Sunday.

Cameron: Britain Wants to Re-Open Tehran Embassy

British Prime Minister tells Iranian President Hassan Rouhani he is committed to re-opening the British embassy in Tehran.

Cameron and Rouhani Hold First Meeting Since 1979

British PM holds with Iran’s President at the United Nations, the first meeting between the countries’ leaders since Islamic Revolution.

Britain's New Iran Envoy Visits Tehran

Britain's new envoy to Tehran visits Iran, the first British diplomat to do so since 2011.

Cameron and Rouhani Discuss Iran's Nuclear Program

British PM David Cameron becomes the first UK prime minister in more than a decade to call an Iranian president.

Britain, Iran to Resume Ties

Britain, Iran work on restoring ties after 2011 split; countries will exchange diplomats.

Hague to Iran: Back Your Statements with Action

The international community is waiting for "concrete steps" by Iran, says British Foreign Secretary after meeting Iranian counterpart.

Britain Willing to Restore Ties with Iran

British Foreign Secretary William Hague says Britain is open to improved relations with Iran on a “step-by-step” basis.

PM Offers Sympathy to Hague over London Attack

British Foreign Secretary William Hague is in Jerusalem.

Report: Britain Considering Sending Warplanes to Persian Gulf

Britain is considering stationing warplanes in the Persian Gulf as the confrontation with Iran continues, The Independent reports.

Britain: Iran Strike Not Appropriate at the Moment

The British government reiterates that it does not believe military action against Iran would be appropriate at the moment.

Iran Warns of More Measures Against Britain

After Britain closes the Iranian embassy in London, the Islamic Republic threatens to take measures against Britain.

Britain Ejects Iranian Ambassador, Orders Embassy Closed

Great Britain has ordered the closure of the Iranian embassy and given its ambassador 48 hours to leave the United Kingdom.

Britain Quits Embassy in Tehran

Great Britain has quit Iran, ordering all staff to evacuate and return home after its Tehran embassy was destroyed by protesters.