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  • "Iran is failing to cooperate over its nuclear programme"

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt raised concerns at the International Atomic Energy Agency General Conference about Iran, Syria and North Korea's nuclear programmes.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes strong EU action on Iran

    Foreign Secretary William Hague welcomes the EU’s decision to intensify pressure on Iran by sanctioning another 180 individuals and entities.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • EU announces unprecedented sanctions against Iran

    At the Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels today, the EU announced an unprecedented package of sanctions in response to concerns about the Iranian nuclear programme.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Iran's violations of international law: Foreign Secretary's statement

    Speaking in the House of Commons, Dominic Raab called upon Iran to respect the basic principles of the rules-based international system.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Foreign Secretary calls on Iranian authorities to protect Freedom of Expression and Association

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has spoken following protests in Iran on 14 February.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Iran nuclear talks end with no agreement

    Talks between the E3+3 (UK, US, France, Germany, Russia and China), EU High Representative Catherine Ashton and Iran have concluded.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK Explanation of Vote and E3+3 Statement on the Security Council Resolution 1929 on Iran - 9 June 2010

    Statement by Sir Mark Lyall Grant, Ambassador and Permanent Representative, United Kingdom Mission to the United Nations

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Office Minister welcomes UN resolution condemning the human rights situation in Iran

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt said: "The overwhelming number of votes in support represents a clear statement by the international community that this situation is unacceptable and should be condemned."

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes move to resume talks with Iran

    William Hague calls on Iran to turn its declared willingness to negotiate on its nuclear programme into concrete action.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Iranian nuclear talks: agreement to meet again in March

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague: Iran must show it is prepared to take the urgent action needed to address the international community's serious concerns.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Secretary disappointed by Iran’s provocative enrichment

    "We call on Iran to stop immediately the production of 20% uranium and to engage seriously with the E3+3 about the international community’s concerns."

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Iran must uphold the rights and freedoms of its citizens

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague has reaffirmed UK support for imprisoned Human Rights defender Nasrin Sotoudeh.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Storming of British Embassy in Iran

    Latest developments following an incursion by demonstrators on 29 November at the British Embassy premises in the Iranian capital, Tehran.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Secretary on EU Sanctions on Iran

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has made a statement following the decision to place sanctions on Iran

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • EU sanctions on Iran come into force

    Foreign Secretary: EU sanctions signal determination to intensify peaceful diplomatic pressure on Iran

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Office condemns co-ordinated arrest of journalists in Iran

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt condemns multiple arrests of journalists in Iran for co-operation with western media.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Secretary statement on conclusion of Iran talks

    Foreign Secretary William Hague calls Iran’s refusal to engage with the E3+3 at talks in Istanbul “extremely disappointing”.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Iran's shameful abuse of human rights continues

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has condemned Iran's widespread abuse of its citizens' human rights as a "disgrace" and a "shameful indictment of Iran's leaders".

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Iran: 'A deal is on the table and it can be done.'

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has spoken about the progress of talks on Iran's nuclear programme in an interview with the BBC today.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Secretary to reopen British Embassy in Tehran

    The Foreign Secretary, Philip Hammond, visits Tehran to re-open the British Embassy.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government