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FCDO travel advice for Iran. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
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The UK sanctioned a further 7 individuals and 6 entities that enabled Iran's destabilising activity in the Middle East, including its direct attack on Israel.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
The UK, US and Canada have announced coordinated sanctions on Iran following the regime’s attack on Israel on 13 April 2024.
New sanctions, coordinated with the US, target Iranian officials responsible for threats to kill on UK soil and criminal gangs who do the regime’s bidding overseas.
The UK’s new Iran sanctions regime comes into force today, giving the UK extensive new powers to hold Iran and its decision makers to account.
The Chargé d’Affaires of the Iranian Embassy in London was summoned to the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office today, 14 April 2024.
Statement by the spokespersons of France, Germany, the United Kingdom and the United States on the latest Iranian nuclear steps reported by the IAEA
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Words from the Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, on the Iranian regime’s reckless attack against Israel.
The Foreign Secretary has commended the bravery of Iranian women a year on from Mahsa Amini's death and announced coordinated sanctions on the regime.
This is a country of concern report taken from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office 2013 Human Rights and Democracy Report.
The UK, France and Germany (E3) have issued a joint statement following the UN Security Council meeting to discuss the implementation of UNSC Resolution 2231.
UK statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Iran.
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