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At the Foreign Affairs Council in Luxembourg today the EU agreed a further substantial package of sanctions on Iran. This was a result of a push by the Foreign Secretary and his counterparts in France, and Germany urging further pressure...
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) yesterday passed a resolution calling on Iran to cooperate urgently with the IAEA on its disputed nuclear programme.
Talks between the E3+3 and Iran make some progress, but more time needed to negotiate a final, lasting deal.
The Foreign Secretary has made the following statement on the protests in Iran.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
UK and Iran agree steps to improve bilateral relations.
Foreign Secretary William Hague said that the Iranian authorities blocking of the British Embassy website confirms to the Iranian people that their Government is determined to conceal from them the international community's concerns.
Foreign Secretary William Hague has spoken following talks between Iran and the E3+3 in Istanbul, Turkey.
FCO spokesperson answers questions on nuclear negotiations with Iran; proportionate sanctions relief on table if key concerns addressed.
As Iranians commemorate Journalist's Day, Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt talks about the ongoing oppression of civil liberties in Iran.
The Foreign Office today expressed its concern regarding the televised confession by Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani broadcast by Iranian State television on 11 August.
The Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated Parliament on the Middle East Peace Process, Syria and Iran.
Theresa May will tell the Gulf Co-operation Council the UK is committed to working with Gulf partners to counter the threat from Iran.
The UN Human Rights Council is today discussing the Special Rapporteur’s report on human rights in Iran.
Foreign Secretary William Hague announces intention to re-open the British Embassy in Tehran.
Foreign and Finance Ministers from the UK, France, Germany and the EU published a statement on the Iran Nuclear Deal.
Foreign Secretary William Hague welcomes positive approach by Iranians but underlines there is great deal of hard work ahead.
The Foreign Secretary has issued a statement about the Foreign & Commonwealth Office updates to travel advice for Iran.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt calls on the Iranian authorities to release immediately all those detained yesterday and in the past two years for simply exercising what should be legitimate freedoms.
A look at the work of the Foreign Office and its embassies overseas this week.
The Foreign Secretary has today (7 March) decided that the UK will exercise diplomatic protection in the case of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe as part of the Government’s continuing efforts to secure her release.
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