Iran's foreign ministry announced the designations on Sunday, framing them as a lawful and reciprocal response to British aggression. Tehran specifically accused London of facilitating a US-Israeli military campaign by providing crucial access to military bases, facilities, and logistical resources. Furthermore, the ministry pointed to a July decision by Britain targeting the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps under domestic state threat legislation. Iranian authorities maintained that Britain violated the United Nations Charter and must face the consequences of its unlawful conduct.
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Iranian security laws will now scrutinize the targeted British military branches and inte…: Iranian security laws will now scrutinize the targeted British military branches and intelligence operations.
Tehran justified its retaliatory measures by claiming Britain provided logistical support…: Tehran justified its retaliatory measures by claiming Britain provided logistical support and military base access to allies.
Iran asserted its actions follow the principle of reciprocity while warning London of imp…: Iran asserted its actions follow the principle of reciprocity while warning London of impending fallout.
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Iran has designated Britain's Royal Navy and Royal Air Force as "terrorist organisations" and classified its foreign intelligence agency, MI6, as a "hostile group", in a retaliatory move that marks a fresh escalation in tensions between Tehran and London.
The decision brings Britain's military and intelligence establishments under the scanner of Iranian security laws amid the ongoing confrontation over the US-Israeli military campaign against Iran.
According to news agency ANI, Iran's foreign ministry announced the measures on Sunday, accusing Britain of supporting military operations against Tehran by providing access to its bases and logistical facilities.
The ministry also cited Britain's July decision to bring Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) under its State Threats Act 2026, describing the move as part of London's hostile actions against the Islamic Republic.
In its statement, Iran's foreign ministry described Britain's actions against Tehran as "hostile and unlawful", accusing London of violating the principles of the United Nations Charter and international law.
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