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.
OriginalSourceThe Times of IndiaIndiaLeanCenterCredibilityPublished09:52 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceThe Times of IndiaIndiaLeanCenterCredibilityPublished09:52 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“Iran declares UK navy, air force 'terrorist' groups, puts MI6 in hostile list”
Iran designates Britain’s naval and air forces as terrorist groups and MI6 as hostile.
Key points
- Iran declared Britain's Royal Navy and Royal Air Force as 'terrorist organisations'.
- MI6 was classified as a 'hostile group' by Iran's foreign ministry.
- Move seen as retaliation amid Tehran-London tensions over Middle East conflicts.
- Iran cites Britain's support to operations against Tehran and access to bases.
- Iran accuses UK of violating UN Charter and international law in actions.
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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.