Iran reportedly designates UK Royal Navy and RAF terrorist organisations, calls MI6 hostile.
They publishedIran designates UK Royal Navy, RAF 'terrorist organisations', terms MI6 'hostile group' amid war with US: Report
First reportmiddleeasteye.net · 1 Nov, 06:04Z
Latest reportThe Times of India · 1 Nov, 09:52Z
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Why it matters
What
Tehran frames the move as retaliation for Washington’s designation of the IRGC.
Why
It deepens Iran-related tensions involving Britain during the war with the US.
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Developments around RAF Fairford and London arrests.
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Summary
- Iran's Foreign Ministry designated Britain's Royal Navy and Royal Air Force as terrorist organisations.
- The decision followed Britain's designation of the IRGC as a terrorist organisation under UK law.
- MI6 was labeled a hostile group by Iran, effective 1 November per Mehr News Agency.
- The move was grounded in reciprocity and international law, the ministry said.
- Tehran accused Britain of supporting the US-Israel war against Iran via bases under British jurisdiction.
Summary
- 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.
Summary
- 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.