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UK envoy to Iran says important decisions to be made on JCPOA future in coming weeks

TEHRAN, Nov. 02 (MNA) – The UK ambassador to Iran Robert Macaire has said that important decisions will be made on the future of Iran nuclear deal (JCPOA) in the coming weeks, stressing the need for preserving the accord.

Iraqi PM discusses Iranian nuclear case with European ambassadors

TEHRAN, Sep. 08 (MNA) – Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi on Saturday discussed the Iranian nuclear case and ways to find peaceful solutions to avoid risks of tensions with the ambassadors of Britain, France and Germany.

Gibraltar says it seeks to de-escalate tensions over Iranian tanker

TEHRAN, Aug. 13 (MNA) – Gibraltar said on Tuesday it was seeking to de-escalate issues arising over the Iranian-owned oil tanker that was unlawfully seized last month off its coasts.

By: Morteza Khansari

Germany hampering Brexit and Johnson’s administration

TEHRAN, Aug. 04 (MNA) –These days, Germany is receiving many requests from the United States and Britain to join an international coalition to control the Strait of Hormuz and take part in joint navy projects in the Persian Gulf.

By: Ali Azimi

Conflict between Johnson and European Union

TEHRAN, Jul. 27 (MNA) –Johnson's presence at the head of the European political and administrative equation has led to serious crises between London and Brussels.

Russia warns of large-scale conflict in ME as tensions rise

TEHRAN, Jul. 27 (MNA) – Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov warned of a large-scale armed conflict in the Middle East as tensions have been growing between the United States and Iran.

Senior cleric says hijacking of tanker reminds Iranians of dark days of British colonialism

TEHRAN, Jul. 26 (MNA) – The UK’s hijacking of Iranian oil tanker brings back the memories of a multitude of crimes committed against the Iranian nation by the ‘cunning, colonial fox’, according to the Tehran Friday prayers interim Leader.

Jack Straw says Iranians have good cause to call Britain ‘cunning, colonial fox’

TEHRAN, Jul. 21 (MNA) – Jack Straw, the former British foreign secretary, has written an article saying that Iranians have “good cause” to be “resentful” against Britain and call Britons the “cunning, colonial fox”.

MPs call for charging foreign ships a toll to cross Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN, Jul. 21 (MNA) – Members of the Iranian Parliament hailed the swiftness of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) in seizing a violating British tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, calling for putting a toll to ships passing through the narrow waterway.

Iran confiscated British oil tanker according to intl. law: official

TEHRAN, Jul. 20 (MNA) – The Guardian Council Spokesman Abbasali Kadkhodaei said that Iran’s measure to seize a trespassing British oil tanker was carried out according to the rule of retaliation in the international law.

Rezaie reacts to seizure of British oil tanker in PG

TEHRAN, Jul. 20 (MNA) – The Secretary of Iran’s Expediency Council Mohsen Rezaei said that Iran will not back down on carrying out retaliatory measures against its enemies.

British tanker violated ‘innocent passage’ in Strait of Hormuz: source

TEHRAN, Jul. 20 (MNA) – Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says it has seized a British oil tanker for breaching international maritime law while crossing the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

China urges US to stop wrong moves on Iran nuclear issue

TEHRAN, Jul. 15 (MNA) – China calls on the United States to stop its wrong moves on the Iran nuclear issue and respect the legitimate rights and interests of all parties, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Monday.

UK’s failure to release Iran tanker won’t go unanswered: envoy

TEHRAN, Jul. 14 (MNA) – Iranian ambassador to London, Hamid Baeidinejad, said the UK’s failure to release an Iranian oil tanker held in the British overseas territory of Gibraltar since earlier this month “will not be left unanswered.”

Iran Judiciary chief urges UK to release tanker, or face consequences

TEHRAN, Jul. 08 (MNA) – Iranian Judiciary Chief Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi says the UK, aware of Iran’s power, should release the detained Iranian supertanker in Gibraltar as soon as possible, otherwise, it will face the consequences of its illegal act.

Tanker carrying Iranian oil not headed to Syria: Deputy FM

TEHRAN, Jul. 07 (MNA) – Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that the supertanker illegally seized by the British forces on Thursday was not headed to Syria.

Rezaei calls for adopting retaliatory measure if UK doesn't return Iranian tanker

TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) – The Secretary of Iran’s Expediency Council, Mohsen Rezaei, said that Iran should seize a British oil tanker if London doesn’t return the Iranian tanker which was illegally seized by its forces on Thursday in Gibraltar.

UK retreats from earlier position, says it would not join US in possible war with Iran

TEHRAN, Jun. 25 (MNA) –Britain does not expect the United States to request the United Kingdom to join a war with Iran and London would be unlikely to agree to join such a conflict, Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt said on Tuesday.

2 Iranian photographers nominated for Astronomy Photographer of Year

TEHRAN, Jun. 23 (MNA) – Two Iranian photographs have nominated for an award at 11th edition of Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2019.

British deputy FM due in Tehran on Sunday

TEHRAN, Jun. 22 (MNA) – British Deputy Foreign Secretary for the Middle East Andrew Marrison will visit Tehran on Sunday to discuss a host of issues, including the 2015 nuclear deal and the rising tensions in the Persian Gulf region.

By: Ali Azimi

The Guardian tells of UK crimes in the Yemeni war

TEHRAN, Jun. 21 (MNA) – The UK continues to support the killing of Yemeni people by Riyadh and Abu Dhabi, with support from Saudi Arabia and other dictatorial regimes in the West Asian region. Undoubtedly, in the near future, the role of London in killing innocent Yemeni people will be more clearly identified.

Will UK leave the European Union this year?

TEHRAN, Jun. 18 (MNA) – The story of Britain's departure from the European Union has become a complex puzzle for European analysts. On the other hand, there are secret and obvious attempts to hold a referendum on the withdrawal of Britain from Europe.