We use some essential cookies to make this website work.
We’d like to set additional cookies to understand how you use GOV.UK, remember your settings and improve government services.
We also use cookies set by other sites to help us deliver content from their services.
You have accepted additional cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time.
You have rejected additional cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time.
Departments, agencies and public bodies
News stories, speeches, letters and notices
Detailed guidance, regulations and rules
Reports, analysis and official statistics
Consultations and strategy
Data, Freedom of Information releases and corporate reports
The UK government summoned the Iranian Chargé d’Affaires on 8 December following the execution of a protestor.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
The Foreign Secretary announced sanctions that target corrupt political figures, those violating human rights, and perpetrators of sexual-violence in conflict.
The text of this statement was released by the governments of USA, Australia, Canada, Chile, Iceland, New Zealand, Republic of Korea, Sweden, and the UK.
Foreign Secretary James Cleverly gave opening remarks at the PSVI conference 2022, and gave a speech following remarks from Nobel Laureate Nadia Murad.
The UK's Permanent Representative to the UN in Geneva, Ambassador Simon Manley, raises concerns about the deteriorating human rights situation in Iran.
Following their meeting in Münster, G7 foreign ministers gave a joint statement on a range of international issues including Russia's war against Ukraine.
The UK, France and Germany (the E3) have issued a joint statement condemning the Iranian regime’s decision to further expand its nuclear programme.
At the International Institute for Strategic Studies Manama Dialogue in Bahrain, James Cleverly called out Russia and Iran as threats to Middle East security.
Foreign Secretary James Cleverly will speak at the Manama Dialogue security conference in Bahrain.
The UK, France, Germany (the E3) and the United States welcome the adoption of an International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors resolution on Iran.
The UK, France and Germany gave a joint statement to the IAEA about Iran's implementation of its obligations under its NPT Safeguards Agreement.
On behalf of France, Germany, the UK and USA, the UK Ambassador to the IAEA Corinne Kitsell introduced a resolution on Iran’s insufficient cooperation with the IAEA.
Statement delivered at the UN Third Committee adoption of a resolution on human rights in Iran
France, Germany and the UK (E3) gave a joint statement to the IAEA Board of Governors on Iran’s implementation of its nuclear commitments under the JCPoA.
The UK has sanctioned officials within the Iranian regime responsible for heinous human rights violations.
Foreign Secretary James Cleverly instructed the FCDO to summon Iran’s most senior diplomat.
Foreign Secretary James Cleverly and the Foreign Minister of France Catherine Colonna issued a joint statement following their talks in Paris.
Foreign Office Minister Lord Ahmad has called on Iran to release Morad Tahbaz.
The UK is implementing new sanctions on Iranian individuals and business responsible for supplying Russia with kamikaze drones used to bombard Ukraine.
First published during the 2022 Truss Conservative government
Ambassador Jocelyn Kinnear from Canada marks International Day of the Girl, and urges that human rights of all girls must be respected.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
To help us improve GOV.UK, we’d like to know more about your visit today. Please fill in this survey (opens in a new tab and requires JavaScript).