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Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine.
The British Embassy in Iran maintains and develops relations between the UK and Iran.
The UK government hosted a senior US government delegation for the second United States-UK Strategic Sanctions Dialogue.
Information on security and political risks which UK businesses may face when operating in Iran.
The UK sanctioned a further 7 individuals and 6 entities that enabled Iran's destabilising activity in the Middle East, including its direct attack on Israel.
The UK, US and Canada have announced coordinated sanctions on Iran following the regime’s attack on Israel on 13 April 2024.
Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council briefing on Iran’s attack against Israel, 14 April 2024.
UK and allies have sanctioned human rights abusers 75 years after Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
G7 foreign ministers issued communiqués on the situation in Middle East, support to Ukraine and addressing global challenges, following their meeting in Capri, Italy.
New sanctions, coordinated with the US, target Iranian officials responsible for threats to kill on UK soil and criminal gangs who do the regime’s bidding overseas.
A detailed guide for British businesses on developing their overseas trade and doing business in Iran.
The Foreign Secretary announces sanctions on International Women’s Day targeting gender-based violence in Iran, Syria, South Sudan and the Central African Republic.
Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council meeting on Yemen.
A UK sanctions package, coordinated with the US, targets those that support or enable the work of the Houthis across the Middle East.
The UK’s new Iran sanctions regime comes into force today, giving the UK extensive new powers to hold Iran and its decision makers to account.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak made a statement to the House of Commons on Iran’s attack on Israel.
Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine.
List of fees for consular services in Iran.
The Foreign Secretary announced sanctions that target corrupt political figures, those violating human rights, and perpetrators of sexual-violence in conflict.
Words from the Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, on the Iranian regime’s reckless attack against Israel.
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