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London police shut down tube station after stabbing attack

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – At least three men were left injured in a knife attack on a London bus that occurred overnight, police said.

Army put on standby to ease fuel crisis in UK

TEHRAN, Sep. 28 (MNA) – Britain’s army has been put on standby to deliver fuel as panic buying worsened a supply crisis, sending prices to an eight-year high.

‘Up to 90 percent’ of UK petrol pumps dry amid panic buying

TEHRAN, Sep. 27 (MNA) – Petrol pumps in English cities are running dry after panic buying worsened shortages caused by a lack of truckers.

UK says it has evidence sanctions against N. Korea breached

TEHRAN, Sep. 26 (MNA) – The United Kingdom announced on Sunday that it has proof of ships from nations apparently breaching UN sanctions against North Korea which ban the sale of fuel to the country.

Pres. Raeisi to UK envoy:

Iran seeks engagement with all countries based on respect

TEHRAN, Sep. 26 (MNA) – Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi said Sunday that Iran seeks relations and engagement with all countries based on mutual respect.

Iran envoy to IAEA:

IAEA must have access to atomic fuel for Australia submarines

TEHRAN, Sep. 24 (MNA) – The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) should have timely access to nuclear fuel used for Australia's submarines envisioned in the AUKUS deal, Kazem Gharibabadi, Iran's ambassador to the IAEA said.

Iran FM to British counterpart:

Iran seeks action rather than words from JCPOA parties

TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – Iran Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian met with new UK foreign secretary Liz Truss on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly on Wednesday to discuss Afghanistan and issues of mutual interest as well as the JCPOA.

Boris Johnson mocks French outrage over submarine deal

TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has ridiculed the reaction of French President Emmanuel Macron to the recent controversial submarine deal between the US and UK on the one side, and Australia on the other side.

UK, German FMs stress need to revive JCPOA talks

TEHRAN, Sep. 18 (MNA) – The German Foreign Ministry announced that the German Foreign Minister had held a phone talk with his new British counterpart to discuss issues between the two countries, as well as the rapid resumption of talks on the JCPOA.

Amir-Abdollahian:

Iran expects removal of all illegal sanctions

TEHRAN, Sep. 15 (MNA) – In his phone talks with British FM, the Iranian Foreign Minister said that Iran expects all illegal sanctions against the country to be removed, calling for practical steps by the British government to build trust.

Blair says S. Arabia turning Islam into an ideology

TEHRAN, Sep. 11 (MNA) – The former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair said on the anniversary of 9/11 that Saudi Arabia with huge oil wealth is propagating a fundamental, old-fashioned, and quite a backward view of Islam.

'A Hero' to go on screen at BFI London Film Festival

TEHRAN, Sep. 08 (MNA) – Iranian film 'A Hero' by Asghar Farhadi, will take part in the BFI London Film Festival in the UK.

Scotland to hold independence vote by end-2023: 1st minister

TEHRAN, Sep. 08 (MNA) – Scotland’s first minister Nicola Sturgeon reiterated on Tuesday that she aims to hold a public vote on independence from the UK by the end of 2023, media have said.

London starts direct talks with Taliban

TEHRAN, Sep. 01 (MNA) – In the name of making efforts for persuading the Taliban to secure the safe withdrawal of British forces from Afghanistan, London started direct talks with the gorup.

Last UK troops leave Afghanistan to end 20-year occupation

TEHRAN, Aug. 29 (MNA) – British troops have left Kabul, ending the UK's evacuation operation and its 20-year military occupation in Afghanistan.

Paris, London seek to establish a safe zone in Kabul

TEHRAN, Aug. 29 (MNA) – According to the French president, Paris and London are submitting a draft resolution to the UN to establish a safe zone in Kabul to allow humanitarian operations to continue in Afghanistan.

'A displacement' to go on screen at UK, Turkish festivals

TEHRAN, Aug. 29 (MNA) – Iranian film 'A displacement' directed by Asghar Abbasi will be screened at two international film festivals in Turkey and the UK.

Huge fires in chemical plants reported in UK

TEHRAN, Aug. 28 (MNA) –The lives of people in the city of Leamington Spa in the UK is in crisis as a huge fire broke out in a chemical factory there causing toxic fumes.

US, UK warn citizens to avoid Kabul airport amid threats

TEHRAN, Aug. 26 (MNA) – The US and UK embassies in Kabul issued separate statements warning citizens of their respective countries to avoid travel to Hamid Karzai International Airport (KBL).

'British military forces in Yemen occupiers'

TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) – Spokesman for Yemeni Ansarullah Movement Mohammed Abdul Salam called the British military forces in the Yemeni governate of Al Mahrah as 'occupiers'.

64 states call for ‘safe departure’ from Afghanistan

TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) – A total of 64 countries signed a joint statement late Sunday calling for the safe and orderly departure of anyone who wants to leave Afghanistan in the wake of the Taliban’s takeover. 

Canada, UK join US in evacuating citizens from Afghanistan

TEHRAN, Aug. 14 (MNA) – Canada and the UK are joining the US in deploying troops to Afghanistan to evacuate citizens after the Taliban overran three more provincial capitals Friday

Premier League 2021-22 Season Preview

TEHRAN, Aug. 14 (MNA) – Another exciting Premier League season is only a week away and we are here to analyze the teams’ situations going into the season.

US froze prisoner exchange: Araghchi to Raab

TEHRAN, Aug. 14 (MNA) – Addressing the British Foreign Secretary, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister said that Rabb knows better than anybody else that the deal for release of 10 prisoners was concluded weeks ago but his friends in Washington froze it.

Mass shooting in southwestern UK leaves 6 dead

TEHRAN, Aug. 13 (MNA) – UK police are investigating a Thursday mass shooting that has resulted in six deaths including the suspected gunman in the southwest city of Plymouth.

British-flagged ship sinks Near Greek Island: report

TEHRAN, Aug. 12 (MNA) – According to the Greek coast guard, a British-flagged vessel has sunk off the island of Milos in Greece on Thursday and a rescue operation was underway for 17 passengers.

Russian, British envoys summoned by Iran Foreign Ministry

TEHRAN, Aug. 12 (MNA) – Following a photo published by the Russian and British envoys, the Ambassador of the Russian Federation in Tehran, as well as the British ambassador were summoned to the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.