The US has expanded its sanctions programme against Iran. The new sanctions restrict Iran's access to its own oil revenue and impose new restrictions on Iran's public broadcaster. The news comes as the White House plans to announce a legal rationalisation for the extra-judicial killing of US citizens with drones.
Foreign Affairs Committee press release MPs seek clarification on Iran’s nuclear programme The Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee has written to the Fore...
Alistair Burt calls on Iran to commute death sentences of four men convicted of embezzlement Commenting on reports that four men have been given the death sentence...
Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt urges Iran to cooperate fully with the International Atomic Energy Agency. “Iran’s installation of more advanced centrifuges...
FCO Press Release The Foreign Secretary underlines that onus is on Iran to turn its declared willingness to negotiate on nuclear programme into concrete action. ...
FCO press release Minister Alistair Burt condemns multiple arrests of journalists in Iran for co-operation with western media. Iranian security forces arrested...
