Alistair Burt
British Minister for Middle Eastern Affairs
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View Timeline →Theresa May to Discuss 'Nazanin Zaghari's Freedom' with Rouhani
Theresa May will meet with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani to discuss the release of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, a dual Iranian-British citizen imprisoned in Iran. The UK…
UK Foreign Office: Iranian-British Citizens Should Avoid Traveling to Iran
The UK Foreign Office has advised dual Iranian-British citizens against traveling to Iran due to the risks of detention and limited ability for the UK…
British Deputy Foreign Minister's Visit to Iran
Alistair Burt, the UK Deputy Foreign Minister, visited Tehran to discuss Iran's role in regional conflicts and bilateral issues, marking the first senior UK diplomatic…
News Summary for Friday, September 9
On September 9, 2018, two Iranian lawyers were arrested, Israel reported a decrease in Iranian activities in Syria, and a senior British official visited Tehran.…
Iraqchi: If the JCPOA is successful, negotiations on other issues can follow
Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi stated that the U.S. and Europe must first ensure the success of the JCPOA before discussing other issues. He…
Britain: We are working to address US concerns regarding the JCPOA
Britain is collaborating with its partners to address US concerns regarding the JCPOA while urging Iran to avoid actions threatening regional security. This development highlights…
Trump: Complete Withdrawal from the Nuclear Agreement is Highly Likely
Donald Trump has indicated that a complete withdrawal from the Iran nuclear agreement is a real possibility as he is dissatisfied with Iran's compliance. This…
Nazanin Zaghari's Husband Hopeful for Her Release After British Official's Visit to Tehran
Nazanin Zaghari's husband is hopeful for her release as a senior British official, Alistair Burt, visits Tehran for discussions on imprisoned citizens. The visit coincides…