British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond has said world powers and Iran have a “long way to go” if they are to succeed in reaching a nuclear agreement by a November 24 deadline. Speaking on November 21 in Vienna where talks over Iran’s nuclear program are taking place, Hammond said Iran has a “huge” amount […]
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Britain, France, Germany call for new Iran sanctions
Britain, France and Germany have officially called for new European Union sanctions against Iran over its nuclear program, diplomats said.
Decision on Britain rests with top officials
The reestablishment of Iranian-British relations requires the approval of senior officials of the Islamic Republic, Iranian Parliament reports.
Iran Halts Oil Sales to France, Britain
Iran says it has stopped selling crude oil to France and Britain, a move seen as retaliation for a phased European Union ban on Iranian oil that has yet to take effect.
Iranians in Britain to receive consular services outside UK
The Iranian Foreign Ministry has announced that, with the closure of Iran’s embassy in Britain, Iranians in Britain will soon be offered consular services in a neighbouring country.
Iran calls for calm in crisis with Britain
Reuters – Iran called on the West to avoid a deepening diplomatic crisis following the storming of the British embassy in Tehran, saying it was an issue between Tehran and London alone, Iranian media reported on Saturday.
Britain Orders Closure Of Iranian Embassy In London, U.K. Embassy In Tehran
Britain has ordered the expulsion of all Iranian diplomats from the United Kingdom and ordered Tehran to close its embassy in London within 48 hours.
Iranian Parliament Votes To Downgrade Ties With Britain
Iran’s parliament has approved a draft bill calling for a reduction in diplomatic and economic relations with Britain in retaliation for Britain’s decision to increase sanctions against Tehran.
Tehran Mayor to Sue Britain over Qolhak Garden
Payvand – Tehran Mayor Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf initiated a lawsuit against Britain over the ownership of the Qolhak Garden in Northern Tehran which is still occupied by the British embassy “illegally”.
William Hague: Britain to push for Iran UN resolution
Britain will push the United Nations for a strong resolution condemning human rights violations in Iran, the foreign secretary has said.