David Lammy
UK Foreign Secretary
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View Timeline →Positive Global Reaction to the Election of New President of Lebanon
Joseph Aoun has been elected as the new President of Lebanon, receiving positive reactions from global leaders who hope for stability and reforms in the…
Kremlin: Reports of Asma Assad's Divorce Request are Incorrect
The Kremlin has denied Turkish media reports claiming that Asma Assad has requested a divorce from Bashar Assad and that they are confined in Russia.…
Britain's Largest Sanctions Package Against Russia's 'Shadow Fleet'
Britain has announced its largest sanctions package against Russia's 'shadow fleet' of ships, aimed at undermining efforts to circumvent Western oil sanctions. This move comes…
Britain Sanctions 30 More Ships from Russia's 'Ghost Fleet'
The UK has sanctioned 30 more ships from Russia's 'ghost fleet', bringing the total to 73, as part of efforts to curb Russia's oil exports…
Iran Summons British Charge d'Affaires in Protest Against New Sanctions
Iran has summoned the British Charge d'Affaires in response to new sanctions imposed by the UK over Iran's alleged military support for Russia in the…
Iran's Reaction to New EU Sanctions: 'Unjustified'
Iran's Foreign Ministry condemned new sanctions from the EU and Britain, claiming they are based on false accusations regarding missile transfers to Russia. The sanctions…
Thousandth Day of the Ukraine War: Britain Emphasizes the Importance of Countering Russian Aggression
The UN Security Council met to commemorate the thousandth day of Russia's aggression against Ukraine, with British Foreign Secretary David Lammy emphasizing the global implications…
The European Union and Britain Sanction Iranian Shipping Company
The EU and the UK have imposed new sanctions on Iran due to its military support for Russia in the Ukraine war, targeting Iranian shipping…
Britain Sanctions Iran Air and Islamic Republic Shipping
Britain and the EU have imposed sanctions on Iran Air and the Islamic Republic Shipping Lines due to their support for Russia's military actions in…
New UK Sanctions Against Seven Individuals and Two Entities Linked to the Iranian Government
The UK has imposed new sanctions on seven Iranian individuals and two organizations due to ongoing destabilizing activities in the Middle East, particularly following a…
Israel and Hezbollah; Biden: We will do everything we can to prevent the war from escalating
Tensions between Israel and Hezbollah are escalating, prompting international concern over a potential full-scale war. U.S. President Biden emphasized efforts to prevent the conflict from…
US and UK Warn of War Following Escalation of Conflict Between Israel and Hezbollah
The US and UK have warned of the potential for an all-out war between Israel and Hezbollah as tensions escalate. Both countries are calling for…
Escalating Tensions Between Israel and Hezbollah; U.S. Emphasizes Diplomatic Solution
Tensions between Israel and Hezbollah have escalated, with Israel conducting extensive airstrikes in southern Lebanon and Hezbollah retaliating with missile attacks on northern Israel. The…
Zelensky Again Calls for Western Military Aid and Permission to Strike Deep into Russian Territory
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called for increased military aid from Western allies and permission to use long-range weapons against Russian targets. This comes amid…
Russia to Provide Iran with Nuclear Knowledge in Exchange for Ballistic Missiles
The U.S. and Britain are increasingly concerned about Russia's provision of nuclear knowledge to Iran in exchange for ballistic missiles, which could enhance Iran's nuclear…
Iran's Charge d'Affaires in Paris Summoned; France's Reaction to Iran's Ballistic Missile Transfers to Russia
The French Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned Iran's Charge d'Affaires over ballistic missile transfers to Russia, echoing similar actions by the UK. The U.S. Secretary…
Starmer's Response to Putin's Threat Regarding the Consequences of NATO's 'Entry into War' with Russia
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated that Russia initiated the conflict in Ukraine and could end it anytime, while responding to Putin's threats regarding NATO's…
The US and UK are 'close' to granting Ukraine permission to strike deep into Russia
The US and UK are close to granting Ukraine permission to use Western weapons for deep strikes into Russia, a decision influenced by Iran's support…
Britain Summons Iranian Chargé d'Affaires Over Allegations of Missile Shipment to Russia
The UK summoned the Iranian chargé d'affaires over allegations of ballistic missile shipments to Russia for use in Ukraine. This follows accusations from US Secretary…
U.S. and U.K. Foreign Ministers in Kyiv: Putin Has Escalated War by Receiving Missiles from the Islamic Republic
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and U.K. Foreign Secretary David Lammy met with Ukrainian officials in Kyiv, discussing the escalation of the war in…