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Yemenis hold massive rallies to denounce US aggression

TEHRAN, Mar. 17 (MNA) – Millions of Yemenis poured into streets in cities across the country to show their support for the Ansarullah-led government in Sanaa after the recent widespread bombardment by the US and the UK fighter jets.

Yemeni leader vows to respond to escalation with escalation

TEHRAN, Mar. 16 (MNA) – Leader of Yemen's Ansarullah movement Abdul Malik Al Houthi said Saturday that US aggression will not undermine Yemen's military capabilities, declaring that Yemen will respond by intensifying its attacks.

US strikes may trigger new stage in Yemen's support for Gaza

TEHRAN, Mar. 16 (MNA) – The US-UK aggression on Yemen, which saw several raids targeting several Yemeni cities, could lead to an escalation in support for Gaza, a high-level Yemeni source warned.

Iran reacts to US-UK airstrikes on Yemen

TEHRAN, Mar. 16 (MNA) – Iran's Foreign Ministry has reacted to the airstrikes carried out by the United States and the United Kingdom on Yemen's territory on Saturday night.

Over 130 killed, injured in US-UK attacks on Yemen

TEHRAN, Mar. 16 (MNA) – At least 130 people were killed and injured in the US-UK aggression against Yemen on Saturday night.

Iran envoy dismisses US, UK, French allegations at UN meeting

TEHRAN, Mar. 13 (MNA) – Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations has rejected the allegations leveled by the United States, the United Kingdom and France against Iran's cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

Oil tanker cargo vessel collide in N Sea off English coast

TEHRAN, Mar. 10 (MNA) – An oil tanker and a cargo vessel collided off the British coast in the North Sea on Monday, the UK coast guard said.

Russia says it identified two British spies

TEHRAN, Mar. 10 (MNA) – The Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) announced on Monday that it had identified two British spies among the workers of the latter country's embassy in Moscow.

Iran will not consider negotiation under pressure, bullying

TEHRAN, Mar. 10 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi reaffirmed that Iran’s nuclear energy program has always been and will remain entirely peaceful, stressing that negotiation cannot take place under pressure or intimidation.

Iran's foreign ministry summons British Ambassador

TEHRAN, Mar. 07 (MNA) – In response to repeated baseless claims by senior British officials against Tehran, Iran's foreign ministry summoned the ambassador of the UK on Friday.

Türkiye, UK to discuss post-Assad Syria in Ankara talks

TEHRAN, Mar. 03 (MNA) – Türkiye and the UK will hold consultations on Syria in Ankara on Monday, according to diplomatic sources on Sunday.

France, UK propose one-month Ukraine ceasefire plan

TEHRAN, Mar. 03 (MNA) – French President Emmanuel Macron says his country and the UK are pushing for a one-month ceasefire in Ukraine, as Europe tries to shift peace negotiations away from US control.

UK to provide $2.8 bn loan to Ukraine backed by frozen Russian assets

TEHRAN, Mar. 02 (MNA) – The United Kingdom signed an agreement with Kyiv on March 1 to provide Ukraine with a loan worth 2.26 billion pounds ($2.84 billion) backed by frozen Russian assets.

Zelensky to meet Starmer in London on Saturday: UK PM office

TEHRAN, Mar. 01 (MNA) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy will meet British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Saturday, Starmer’s office said, ahead of a wider summit of European leaders in London on Sunday to discuss a peace plan for Ukraine.

British Minister resigns over overseas aid cut

TEHRAN, Mar. 01 (MNA) – The British minister responsible for international development quit on Friday after Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s decision earlier this week to ramp up defense spending by slashing the foreign aid budget.

Pezeshkian reaffirms Iran determination to enhance Intl. ties

TEHRAN, Feb. 26 (MNA) – The president of Iran described peace and stability as the necessary conditions for sustainable development, reaffirming his administration’s determination to enhance relations with other countries, particularly the neighbors.

UK to announce new sanctions against Russia on February 24

TEHRAN, Feb. 23 (MNA) – The UK plans to impose new sanctions against Russia on February 24, Foreign Secretary David Lammy said.

UK prepared to send Typhoon fighter jets to Ukraine

TEHRAN, Feb. 19 (MNA) – Britain is prepared to send Typhoon fighter jets to police the skies over Ukraine to help secure peace, according to reports.

Two Britons arrested in Iran on charge of espionage

TEHRAN, Feb. 18 (MNA) – The Iranian Judiciary’s spokesman has said that two British nationals have been arrested in Iran’s southern province of Kerman on a charge of spying for the Western intelligence services.

No serious discussions on peacekeepers' deployment in Ukraine

TEHRAN, Feb. 17 (MNA) – No formal talks have been held regarding the deployment of peacekeeping forces in Ukraine, Dmitry Peskov, the Russian president’s press secretary, stated during a briefing.

UK PM ready to put British troops on the ground in Ukraine

TEHRAN, Feb. 17 (MNA) – Starmer's comments are the first time the leader has publicly and explicitly said he would be willing to send peacekeeping troops to Ukraine.

UK ready to guarantee Ukraine's security by deploying troops

TEHRAN, Feb. 17 (MNA) – The United Kingdom is ready to send troops to Ukraine as security guarantees for the authorities in Kiev in order to settle the conflict, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said.

Thousands of gold bars seized from Bank of England

TEHRAN, Feb. 09 (MNA) – Thousands of gold bars have been withdrawn from the vaults of the Bank of England from the end of 2024 amid fears of the consequences of US President Donald Trump's trade war.

Amnesty slams US for hosting Netanyahu despite ICC warrant

TEHRAN, Feb. 05 (MNA) –Amnesty International criticized the US on Tuesday for hosting Israeli premier Benjamin Netanyahu, who faces an International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant for war crimes and crimes against humanity.

Iran appoints new ambassador to UK

TEHRAN, Feb. 03 (MNA) – Seyyed Ali Mousavi has been appointed as the new ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran in London.

Kremlin:

UK continues to push for war, ignoring battlefield realities

TEHRAN, Feb. 03 (MNA) – London continues to promote the idea of prolonging the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, but developments on the ground are unfavorable for Kyiv, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters.

Zionists withdraw from several key occupied points in S Syria

TEHRAN, Feb. 03 (MNA) – The Israeli regime forces, who have expanded their occupation of Syria since the fall of Bashar al-Assad's government, have reportedly withdrawn from several key spots in the southwestern province of Quneitra.

Russian troops eliminate 18-year-old UK mercenary in Ukraine

TEHRAN, Feb. 03 (MNA) – The Russian Armed Forces have neutralized British mercenary James Wilton using a drone in the course of combat operations in Ukraine, The Sun reported citing his family members.