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  • FCO calls for release of Iranian opposition figures

    Alistair Burt calls for release of Mir Hossein Mousavi and Mehdi Karroubi, who have spent two years under house arrest in Iran.

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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

  • This week at the Foreign Office

    A look at the work of the Foreign Office and its embassies overseas this week.

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

  • Foreign Office concerned by Iran’s plan to install more centrifuges

    Foreign Office: We urge Iran to respect resolutions and cooperate fully with the International Atomic Energy Agency.

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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

  • This week at the Foreign Office

    A look at the work of the Foreign Office and its embassies overseas this week.

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

  • Foreign Office condemns persecution of religious minorities in Iran

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt has condemned the re-arrest of Christian pastor in Iran.

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

  • EU puts Iran sanctions into law

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt comments following the EU's formal implementation of additional sanctions against Iran.

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

  • This week at the Foreign Office

    A look at the work of the Foreign Office and its embassies overseas this week.

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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

  • UK condemns regime harassment of Iranian blogger’s family

    Foreign Office calls for end to impunity of Security Forces in Iran following death in custody of Sattar Beheshti.

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

  • Iranian investigation into death of detained blogger is missed opportunity for justice

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt has said that the Iranian investigation into the death of the blogger has failed to deliver justice.

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

  • This week at the Foreign Office

    A look at the work of the Foreign Office and its embassies overseas this week.

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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

  • This week at the Foreign Office

    A look at the work of the Foreign Office and its embassies overseas this week.

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

  • Concern for Iranian human rights defender Nasrin Sotoudeh

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt urges Iran to review her case.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister: "IAEA board resolution sends clear message to Iran"

    The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) yesterday passed a resolution calling on Iran to cooperate urgently with the IAEA on its disputed nuclear programme.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister welcomes release of Christian pastor in Iran

    Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt welcomed the release of Christian pastor Youcef Nadarkhani after an Iranian court in the northern city of Rasht has reportedly dropped the charges of apostasy.

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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

  • Foreign Office Minister offers condolences to Iranian people following yesterday’s earthquakes

    Earthquakes in north-west Iran on Saturday cause destruction and terrible loss of life.

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