Iran reportedly designates UK Royal Navy and RAF terrorist organisations, calls MI6 hostile.
Tehran frames the move as retaliation for Washington’s designation of the IRGC.
OriginalSourceHindustan TimesIndiaLeanCenterCredibilityPublished07:53 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceHindustan TimesIndiaLeanCenterCredibilityPublished07:53 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“Iran designates UK Royal Navy, RAF 'terrorist organisations', terms MI6 'hostile group' amid war with US: Report”
Iran designates UK’s Royal Navy and RAF as terrorist organisations
Key points
- Iran's foreign ministry designated the Royal Navy and RAF as terrorist organisations.
- MI6 was classified as a hostile group by Iran under its laws.
- The move is framed as reciprocal to Washington designating IRGC as a terrorist organisation.
- Iran cites Britain's use of facilities and legal actions as justification.
- RAF Fairford incident and arrests in London are linked to Iran-related tensions.
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10 10 Iran reportedly designates UK Royal Navy and RAF terrorist organisations, calls MI6 hostile.
Tehran frames the move as retaliation for Washington’s designation of the IRGC.