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Foreign Secretary William Hague: "The continued efforts of the Iranian authorities to stifle inconvenient voices and to disregard essential rights are truly disturbing."
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition 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.
Foreign Secretary William Hague has made a statement on the anniversary of the 2009 Iranian presidential elections.
Foreign Office Spokesperson confirms that the UK stands by its recent statements on Iran's repression of its people as UK Chargé d’Affaires in Tehran was summoned to the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt has condemned the continued detention of opposition politicians in Iran.
Foreign Secretary William Hague welcomed the EU intensification of sanctions on Iran.
Minister Alistair Burt says UK condemns the use of the death penalty in all circumstances.
Foreign Secretary William Hague said that the EU agreed new sanctions as the human rights situation in Iran seemed to be getting worse.
EU Foreign Ministers have today adopted tough new sanctions against individuals responsible for human rights violations in Iran.
Foreign Secretary, William Hague calls on the Iranian judiciary to review the case and to cease persecution of the Baha’i faith.
Foreign Secretary William Hague welcomed the Human Rights Council's decision to establish a Special Rapporteur for Iran.
The Foreign Affairs Council of the EU has announced that the EU will seek swiftly to introduce sanctions against individuals responsible for human rights violations in Iran.
Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt offers best wishes to those celebrating Norouz, the ancient ceremony which marks the new year for Iranians and several other nations in the region.
The IAEA Director General’s latest report on Iran’s nuclear programme was discussed in Vienna on 9 March.
Foreign Secretary William Hague calls on Iran to "act in the interests of a stable and secure region".
Foreign Secretary William Hague called on the Iranian authorities to release both men immediately.
Foreign Secretary William Hague has spoken following protests in Iran on 14 February.
Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt called for Iran to stop using the death penalty.
UK Minister for the Middle East discusses Iran, regional issues with Avigdor Lieberman
Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt met Israeli Deputy Foreign Minister to discuss restarting negotiations between Israel and the Palestinian Authority and the Iranian nuclear threat.
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