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Brexit costs UK $118 bln annually in lost tax revenues

TEHRAN, Nov. 26 (MNA) – The United Kingdom's exit from the European Union (Brexit) is costing the country 90 bln pounds (over $118 billion) annually in lost tax revenues.

Iran takes part in high-level IMO Assembly in London

TEHRAN, Nov. 25 (MNA) – A senior Iranian delegation led by Saeed Rasouli, Managing Director of the Ports and Maritime Organization, attended the opening session of the 34th Assembly of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in London.

Russia blames West for current impasse in Iran’s nuclear file

TEHRAN, Nov. 22 (MNA) – Russia has sharply criticized the United States and European powers over their approach to Iran’s peaceful nuclear program, saying Washington and the E3 are directly responsible for the deadlock now surrounding the issue.

Major incident declared after severe flooding in UK

TEHRAN, Nov. 15 (MNA) – A major incident has been declared in the aftermath of Storm Claudia, with more rain and flooding expected across Britain and Ireland on Saturday.

Iran warns against US, Europe moves at IAEA BoG

TEHRAN, Nov. 15 (MNA) – Iran’s permanent representative to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has warned that the country reserves the right to respond to any “illegal or unjustified” actions by the United States and European troika.

Media outlet discloses European draft resolution against Iran

TEHRAN, Nov. 15 (MNA) – A media outlet says it has obtained the draft resolution that the European troika plans to present at the upcoming IAEA Board meeting.

Iran warns;

Approval of anti-Iran resolution to affect Tehran-IAEA Coop.

TEHRAN, Nov. 15 (MNA) – Iran’s Permanent Mission in Vienna warned that passing an anti-Iran resolution at next week’s IAEA Board of Governors meeting would be a “major mistake” and a new attempt by Western states to politicize the agency.

UK unemployment rate hits 5% ahead of crucial budget: report

TEHRAN, Nov. 11 (MNA) – Britain’s unemployment rate jumped more than expected to 5% in the third quarter, reaching its highest level since early 2021.

Britain chose cheaper Sudan plan despite risk of mass killing

TEHRAN, Nov. 07 (MNA) – A UK review has revealed that officials rejected atrocity prevention plans in Sudan before El Fasher fell to RSF forces, leading to mass civilian suffering.

UK’s covert support for Ukraine’s Black Sea strikes exposed

TEHRAN, Oct. 19 (MNA) – Ukraine’s military has been spotted integrating satellite communications from the British company OneWeb to command and control its fleet of unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) in the Black Sea.

Iran rejects allegations of threatening UK Security

TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) – Iran’s embassy in London has strongly rejected allegations by the head of Britain’s MI5 that Tehran seeks to threaten the United Kingdom’s security, calling the claims “baseless and irresponsible.”

Foreign Ministry:

Iran nuclear file should exit UNSC agenda after JCPOA expired

TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) – Iran's Foreign Ministry says that after the official expiration of the UNSC resolution 2231, the country's nuclear file should exit the Security Council agenda.

Russia warns that UK sanctions will backfire

TEHRAN, Oct. 16 (MNA) – Russia’s embassy in London warned Wednesday that new UK sanctions against Russian oil giants Rosneft and Lukoil are affecting energy markets, saying attempts to “strangle” Russia’s economy will ultimately backfire.

UK, Ukraine preparing sabotage on Turk stream: FSB

TEHRAN, Oct. 15 (MNA) – Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) Director Alexander Bortnikov stated that the FSB has information that the British, together with Ukrainian intelligence, are preparing sabotage against the TurkStream gas pipeline.

Araghchi explains current stance on nuclear issue, Coop. with IAEA

TEHRAN, Oct. 12 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi gave a detailed explanation regarding Tehran's stance on the current level of relations with the West, the nuclear issue and negotiations surrounding it, and cooperation with the IAEA.

Iran objects to UK court ruling on property seizure

TEHRAN, Oct. 06 (MNA) – Iran has objected to a recent decision by the UK Court of Appeal concerning the transfer and potential enforcement of a confiscation order targeting a property owned by the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) in London.

UK mosque set ablaze with two people inside

TEHRAN, Oct. 05 (MNA) – A UK mosque was set ablaze with two people still inside in a suspected arson attack that police are treating as a hate crime.

Diplomacy with Iran will continue, E3 claims

TEHRAN, Sep. 29 (MNA) – Germany, France and Britain claim thay will "continue to pursue diplomatic channels and negotiations" despite the activation of the snapback mechanism against Iran.

Peskov:

Issue of UK, France nuclear arsenals should be resolved

TEHRAN, Sep. 29 (MNA) – Kremlin spokesman has called for the resolution of the issue of Britain and France's nuclear arsenals.

Iran rejects PGCC-UK claims on Persian Gulf Islands

TEHRAN, Sep. 28 (MNA) – Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei firmly dismissed the baseless allegations raised in the joint statement of the PGCC-UK foreign ministers’ meeting regarding the three Iranian islands in the Persian Gulf.

Iran recalls ambassadors from Germany, France, UK

TEHRAN, Sep. 27 (MNA) – The Islamic Republic of Iran has recalled its ambassadors from Germany, France, and the United Kingdom for consultations in Tehran.

Iran FM slams E3 for illegal, irresponsible sanctions move

TEHRAN, Sep. 26 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister strongly criticized the three European signatories to the 2015 nuclear deal, blaming them for acting “illegally and irresponsibly” by seeking to reactivate UNSC sanctions via snapback mechanism.

'Massive explosion' rocks southwest UK (+VIDEO)

TEHRAN, Sep. 25 (MNA) – Emergency services are dealing with a serious incident in Wiltshire after a "massive explosion" at a warehouse on an industrial estate.

Ryabkov tells E3 envoys retuning sanctions on Iran illegal

TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov has told the ambassadors of Germany, the UK and France to Moscow that their countries' bid to return the previous UN sanctions on Iran is illegal.

UK, Canada, Australia recognize Palestinian state

TEHRAN, Sep. 21 (MNA) – The United Kingdom, Australia and Canada have formally recognised the state of Palestine.

UK set to recognize Palestinian state

TEHRAN, Sep. 21 (MNA) – Sir Keir Starmer is expected to announce the UK's recognition of a Palestinian state in a statement on Sunday afternoon.

FM Spox.:

UN inquiry confirms Israel’s genocide in Gaza

TEHRAN, Sep. 18 (MNA) – Iran’s FM Spokesman cited a UN report led by Navi Pillay confirming Israel’s genocidal intent in Gaza, stressing that enablers such as the UK must assume legal and moral responsibility and end complicity in ongoing crimes.

Protestors hold anti-Trump demonstration in London

TEHRAN, Sep. 17 (MNA) – Thousands of protesters took to the streets of London on Wednesday to march against Donald Trump’s second state visit to the UK.

Araghchi holds phone call with ٍEuropean FMs on atomic issue

TEHRAN, Sep. 17 (MNA) – The EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, along with the foreign ministers of Germany, France, and the United Kingdom, held a phone call with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Wednesday to discuss the nuclear issue.