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View Timeline →UK Aware of Israeli War Crimes for Over Two Decades, Declassified Documents Reveal
Declassified UK Foreign Office files reveal that the UK has been aware of Israeli violence and human rights abuses since 2002. This information implicates the…
UK Foreign Secretary Urges Immediate De-escalation of Iran-Israel Conflict
UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has called for an immediate de-escalation of conflict between Iran and Israel following missile attacks from Tehran on northern Israel.…
UK Foreign Minister Yvette Cooper Calls for Cessation of Israeli Military Actions in Lebanon and Hezbollah Disarmament
UK Foreign Minister Yvette Cooper has called for an end to Israeli military actions in Lebanon and urged Hezbollah to disarm amid rising violence in…
UK Foreign Office Closes Unit Tracking Potential Israeli War Crimes Amid Funding Cuts
The UK Foreign Office has reportedly shut down a unit that was tracking potential Israeli war crimes due to funding cuts. This decision may impact…
Starmer Criticized Over Mandelson's Security Vetting Failure
UK Labour leader Keir Starmer is facing criticism after a report revealed that Peter Mandelson, a senior party figure, failed a security vetting process, which…
Trump Suggests Military Action Possible as Iran Closes Airspace Amid Protest Crackdown
President Trump indicated that military action against Iran remains a possibility amid reports of a violent crackdown on protests in the country. In response, Tehran…
Trump Claims 'Killing Has Stopped' in Iran Amid Protest Crackdown and Airspace Closure
US President Trump stated that 'killing has stopped' in Iran following a violent crackdown on protests, while Tehran has temporarily closed its airspace to most…
US and UK Withdraw Personnel from Qatar Amid Rising Tensions with Iran
The US and UK are withdrawing some personnel from a military base in Qatar as a precautionary measure amid rising tensions with Iran. This decision…
Family of Detained British Couple in Iran Expresses Concern for Their Health
Two British citizens, Craig and Lindsay Foreman, have been detained in Iran on security charges, raising concerns from their family about their health and safety.…
London's Anger Over Moscow's 'Cyber Espionage' Campaign; UK Summons Russian Ambassador
The UK summoned the Russian ambassador and imposed sanctions due to a hacking group linked to the FSB that has targeted British officials and organizations.…
60 British Legislators Request Sunak: Designate the IRGC as a Terrorist Organization
Over 60 British lawmakers have called on Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to designate the IRGC as a terrorist organization, emphasizing the need for such a…
London's Warning: Holding a British Passport is Sufficient Reason for Imprisonment in Iran
The UK government has warned its citizens against traveling to Iran due to the high risk of arbitrary detention and imprisonment, particularly for those holding…
Richard Ratcliffe Calls for Explanation on Continued Imprisonment of Nazanin Zaghari
Richard Ratcliffe is demanding clarity from the UK government regarding the ongoing imprisonment of his wife, Nazanin Zaghari, who has been detained in Iran since…
UK Suspicions of Iran and Russia Assisting North Korea's Nuclear Advancements
The UK is investigating potential assistance from Iran and Russia to North Korea's nuclear weapons development, raising concerns among British officials. This comes amid North…