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The Foreign Secretary announced sanctions that target corrupt political figures, those violating human rights, and perpetrators of sexual-violence in conflict.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
List of English-speaking lawyers in Iran.
Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine.
In their annual statement, the G7 Non-Proliferation Directors Group reaffirmed G7 commitments to arms control, disarmament and non-proliferation.
G7 Leaders joined a call on Sunday following Iran's attack the previous evening.
Ministers of the governments of the UK and Australia met in Portsmouth on 2 February 2023 for the annual Australia-UK ministerial consultations (AUKMIN).
Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council briefing on Iran’s attack against Israel, 14 April 2024.
Conference on Disarmament: High-level Segment. Statement by the United Kingdom, as delivered by Lord (Tariq) Ahmad of Wimbledon at the United Nations on 28 February 2024.
The UK has condemned the Iranian state for a cyber attack against Albania’s government that destroyed data and disrupted essential government services.
First published during the 2022 Truss Conservative government
The UK, US and EU are today announcing further sanctions on Iranian regime officials responsible for human rights violations.
The Foreign Secretary announced a new package of sanctions, including export bans on every item Ukraine has found Russia using on the battlefield to date.
The UK advises against all travel for British-Iranian dual nationals and for Iranian nationals who work for organisations perceived as linked to UK government.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Minister of State for the Middle East calls on Iran to cease indiscriminate bombardment of Kurdish towns
The UK sanctioned 5 members of the Board of Directors of the IRGC Co-operative Foundation. This organisation funnels money into the Iranian regime's repression.
DBT provides trade and investment services and practical support. We help UK companies succeed in Iran, and Iranian companies set up and invest in the UK.
The UK government has issued a statement on its decision to maintain nuclear and missile-related restrictions on Iran beyond JCPoA Transition Day.
Rob Macaire has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to Iran in succession to Nicholas Hopton.
The Chargé d’Affaires of the Iranian Embassy in London was summoned to the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office today, 14 April 2024.
Foreign Secretary William Hague announces intention to re-open the British Embassy in Tehran.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
The UK, France and Germany have issued a joint statement in response to Iran's satellite launch using the Ghaem-100 space launch vehicle on 20 January 2024.
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