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UK appoints new ambassador to Iran

TEHRAN, Oct. 06 (MNA) – Hugo Shorter has been appointed as the new Ambassador of the United Kingdom to the Islamic Republic of Iran.

British protestors term UK media coverage in Gaza biased

TEHRAN, Sep. 11 (MNA) – In protests outside the BBC and mass rallies nationwide, Britons are calling out the bias in British mainstream journalism in its coverage of Israel's genocidal war on Gaza.

Large fire reported in central London

TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) – Around 125 firefighters are tackling a blaze at Somerset House in central London.

Landmark election kicks off in UK: Report

TEHRAN, Jul. 04 (MNA) – The UK heads to the ballot box on Thursday, as the incumbent Conservative Party seeks to defy months of polls that suggest it will suffer a historic defeat at the hands of the center-left Labor Party.

Vessel southeast of Yemen’s Nishtun sends distress call

TEHRAN, Jun. 23 (MNA) – The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) announced a new incident in the southeast of Yemen.

US-UK aggression won’t go unanswered: Yemen

TEHRAN, Jun. 01 (MNA) – Yemen’s Supreme Political Council has said that the latest fatal attacks by the United States and the UK against Yemeni soil will not go unanswered.

Explosion at major BAE Systems weapons factory in UK

TEHRAN, Apr. 17 (MNA) – Fire crews were called to the scene of an explosion at a site belonging to BAE Systems, Britain's biggest defense firm.

US, UK call on Iran to release Israel-linked ship

TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (MNA) – The US and the UK have called on Iran to release an Israel-liked ship it seized in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday.

Position on arms sales to Israel unchanged: UK's Cameron

TEHRAN, Apr. 09 (MNA) – British foreign minister David Cameron said on Tuesday that Britain's position on arms sales to Israel remained unchanged after the latest assessment of the government's legal advice.

UK ship attacked by Yemeni army sinks in Red Sea

TEHRAN, Mar. 02 (MNA) – A British container ship has sunk in the Red Sea almost two weeks after it came under attack by Yemen’s Armed Forces.

New Northern Irish leader predicts vote on leaving UK

TEHRAN, Feb. 05 (MNA) – Michelle O’Neill, the only Irish nationalist to have ever been appointed first minister of Northern Ireland, has said that she anticipates a referendum on Irish unity to take place within the next 10 years.

UK aircraft carrier sidelined from largest NATO exercises

TEHRAN, Feb. 04 (MNA) – A British aircraft carrier that had been set to lead the largest NATO exercises since the Cold War will not set sail Sunday after a problem with its propeller was discovered during final checks, the Royal Navy said.

'UK role evident in Israeli war crimes, genocide": Iran FM

TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Minister has discussed the Gaza war with his British counterpart, telling him that the Palestinian crisis is rooted in decades of Israeli occupation, with the UK role being evident in that regard.

UK’s Braverman sacked after pro-Palestine march row

TEHRAN, Nov. 13 (MNA) – British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has sacked Home Secretary Suella Braverman, who drew anger for accusing police of being too lenient with pro-Palestinian protesters.

David Cameron appointed UK foreign secretary

TEHRAN, Nov. 13 (MNA) – The former prime minister was seen entering Downing Street this morning shortly after the reshuffle started.

UK, its allies suspend participation in CFE Treaty

TEHRAN, Nov. 07 (MNA) – The UK and its allies suspend participation in the Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe (CFE Treaty) following Russia's withdrawal from it.

Senior cleric urges for stepped-up unity in Islamic community

TEHRAN, Sep. 29 (MNA) – The Tehran Friday Prayers interim Leader Hujjat al-Islam Kazem Sediqi said that all Muslims need to strengthen their unity as they all share the same belief in Qibla, Holy Qur'an and Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

British rail passengers face disruption as workers strike

TEHRAN, Jul. 29 (MNA) – Thousands of Britain's Rail, Maritime, and Transport workers' union (RMT) have waged yet another major strike, with commuters facing a new day of train disruption across the UK.

Three people killed, three others injured in UK Nottingham

TEHRAN, Jun. 13 (MNA) – The UK police say that a man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after three people were killed in Nottingham city center, with a further three left injured.

UK military personnel seek food bank help amid high inflation

TEHRAN, Jun. 12 (MNA) – Some members of the British military are increasingly relying on food banks to make ends meet amid high inflation and a cost-of-living crisis, local UK media reported on Monday.

Former British PM Johnson stands down as MP

TEHRAN, Jun. 10 (MNA) – Former British prime minister Boris Johnson announced on Friday he is stepping down as a Member of Parliament (MP) with immediate effect.

At least 12 police officers injured in riots in UK Cardiff

TEHRAN, May 23 (MNA) – Cars were set on fire and fireworks shot at police officers during a riot in Cardiff on Monday night, local UK media reported.

UK FM reiterates allegations against Iran nuclear program

TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) – UK Foreign Minister James Cleverly, in recent statements, reiterated the old false allegations against Iran's peaceful nuclear program.

Ulyanov:

Iran to act as warned if snapback procedure misused

TEHRAN, May 01 (MNA) – Referring to Tehran's warning over responding to any side who takes irrational action regarding the JCPOA talks, Russia's Ulyanov said that Iran will act as warned if the snapback procedure is misused.

Nurses across England strike in biggest walkout so far

TEHRAN, May 01 (MNA) – Cancer nurses will be on strike for the first time on Monday as a union head suggested that industrial action could last for years.

Crowds in London protest Israeli regime's apartheid policies

TEHRAN, Apr. 17 (MNA) – A mass rally was held in central London on Sunday to protest the Israeli regime's "apartheid policies" against Palestinians.

London protest demand Zionists end attacks on Al-Aqsa Mosque

TEHRAN, Apr. 08 (MNA) – Hundreds of demonstrators staged a protest Friday outside the Israeli regime's embassy in London against attacks on Al-Aqsa Mosque in the Occupied East al-Quds.

Iran reacts to continued crisis in Occupied lands

TEHRAN, Mar. 28 (MNA) – Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman has reacted to the ongoing political crisis in Tel Aviv, saying the crisis is consuming the Zionist regime like a wildfire.

Door to nuclear negotiations not to remain open forever: FM

TEHRAN, Mar. 28 (MNA) – The door to nuclear negotiations (talks on lifting anti-Iran sanctions and reviving the JCOPA deal) will not remain open forever, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian told media outlets.