Philip Hammond
British Foreign Secretary
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View Timeline →Salehi: After the US Elections, the JCPOA May Face Tough Days
Ali Akbar Salehi warned that the JCPOA may face challenges after the upcoming US presidential elections, particularly if Donald Trump wins, as he has criticized…
Amnesty International: Kamal Foroughi, Iranian-British Citizen, Needs Immediate Surgery
Amnesty International has raised concerns about the health of Kamal Foroughi, a 77-year-old Iranian-British citizen imprisoned in Iran, who urgently needs cataract surgery. His case…
Iran and Britain Introduce Their Ambassadors in Each Other's Capitals After Five Years
Iran and Britain have reestablished diplomatic ties by introducing their ambassadors after five years of strained relations following the 2011 embassy attack. Hamid Baeidinejad represents…
Meeting of Iran's Central Bank, US Treasury, and International Banks Postponed
A scheduled meeting between Iran's Central Bank, the US Treasury, and international banks in London has been postponed, raising concerns about the resumption of banking…
Saudi Foreign Minister: Iran's Military Presence in Iraq is Unacceptable
Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir condemned Iran's military presence in Iraq, calling it unacceptable, following the condemnation of Qassem Soleimani's visit to Fallujah by Iraqi…
Western Powers Encourage Banks and Traders to Engage in Trade with Iran
Western powers, including the U.S. and European nations, are encouraging banks and traders to engage in legal trade with Iran following the implementation of the…
John Kerry Aims to Encourage European Banks to Collaborate with Iran
John Kerry is meeting with European bank executives in London to encourage financial collaboration with Iran following the nuclear deal. The meeting aims to address…
British Embassy in Tehran to Resume Visa Issuance from Late February
The British Embassy in Tehran is set to resume visa issuance for ordinary citizens by the end of February, following a meeting between Iranian Foreign…
Britain is working to free its citizen from prison in Iran
The British government is actively seeking the release of Kamal Foroughi, a British-Iranian citizen imprisoned in Iran since 2011 on espionage charges. His case has…
Amir-Abdollahian: Britain's View on Syria is 'Being Reformed'
Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Amir Abdollahian claims that Western views on Syria, particularly from the U.S. and Britain, are evolving towards recognizing the realities on…
The Role of Iran and Global Powers in the Future of Syria
The Syrian crisis is evolving as the resilience of Assad's government and the threat of the Islamic State shift international perspectives. The U.S. and Russia…
Merkel Criticizes Iranian Officials' Comments on Israel
Angela Merkel criticized Iranian officials for their unchanged rhetoric towards Israel, calling it unacceptable and regressive. This statement comes amidst ongoing tensions and indicates that…
Conservative Criticism of the Reopening of the British Embassy: 'We Have Never Been and Will Not Be Happy'
The reopening of the British Embassy in Iran has sparked significant criticism from conservative figures, including Reza Taghavi and Ahmad Tavakoli, who express distrust and…
Rouhani on Relations with Britain: Moving Towards Changing Historical Judgments of the People
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani met with British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond to discuss improving relations between Iran and Britain, emphasizing the need to change historical…
Reactions to the Reopening of the British Embassy
The reopening of the British Embassy in Tehran has sparked various reactions among Iranian officials and media, with the Minister of Interior promising to uphold…
British Companies Have a Strong Desire to Collaborate with Iran
British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond visited Tehran to discuss collaboration with Iran's Central Bank and the reopening of the British embassy. This visit comes after…
Zarif's Deputy: Iran-Britain Relations Will Remain at Chargé d'Affaires Level
Iran and Britain are set to reopen their embassies, but relations will remain at the level of chargé d'affaires for now. British Foreign Minister Philip…
Reopening of the British Embassy in Tehran 'at the beginning of next week'
The British Embassy in Tehran is set to reopen next week, marking a significant diplomatic step after years of strained relations following the 2011 embassy…
Israel, Saudi Arabia, and the Iran Nuclear Agreement with 1+5
Last week, Iran and the 1+5 countries reached a comprehensive nuclear agreement aimed at preventing Iran from developing nuclear weapons. The U.S. is working to…
Netanyahu's Reaction to Khamenei's Statements on Iran's Unchanged Policies
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu criticized the recent nuclear agreement with Iran, asserting that Iran's policies will not change, as stated by Ayatollah Khamenei. Netanyahu emphasized…