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Iran designates British military and MI6 as terrorist and hostile entities
The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has formally designated the United Kingdom’s Royal Navy and Royal Air Force as terrorist organizations, while classifying the Secret Intelligence Service (MI6) as a hostile group. These designations, which took effect on November 1, 2026, follow a resolution by Iran’s Supreme National Security Council.
Tehran stated the measures are a retaliatory response to the UK government’s actions over the past year. Specifically, Iran cited the UK’s provision of military bases and logistical support to US and Israeli operations against Iran, as well as the British decision in July 2026 to include the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) under the State Threats Act 2026.
British Defense Minister Wes Streeting rejected the classifications, describing the move as “shameless” and accusing Iran of fueling regional instability. The Iranian government maintains that these actions are consistent with international law and the principle of reciprocity, asserting that the British government will bear responsibility for the consequences of these designations.
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Iran · Iran Foreign Ministry · Iran Ministry of Foreign Affairs · Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps · MI6 · Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran · Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran · Royal Air Force · Royal Navy · Secret Intelligence Service · United Kingdom
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- [● 30 SOURCES] Iran's actions are a response to the UK's inclusion of the IRGC in the State Threats Act 2026. almanartv.com.lb · iqna.ir · aftabnews.ir · almanar.com.lb · inn.ir · +24 more
- [● 31 SOURCES] The designations were based on a decision by the Supreme National Security Council. almanartv.com.lb · iqna.ir · aftabnews.ir · almanar.com.lb · inn.ir · +25 more
- [● 32 SOURCES] The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs designated MI6 as a hostile group. almanartv.com.lb · iqna.ir · aftabnews.ir · almanar.com.lb · inn.ir · +26 more
- [● 32 SOURCES] The Royal Navy and Royal Air Force have been designated as terrorist organizations by Iran. almanartv.com.lb · iqna.ir · aftabnews.ir · almanar.com.lb · inn.ir · +26 more
- [● 17 SOURCES] The designations took effect on November 1, 2026. 964media.com · haberton.com · www.jawapos.com · www.iscihaber.net · brasilemfolhas.com.br · +12 more
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The UK government rejected the designations. wtxnews.com