tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communicationsNews and communications in Iran2026-05-11T17:07:00+01:00HM Governmenttag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-sanctions-iranian-targets-in-response-to-national-security-threats2026-05-11T17:07:00+01:00UK sanctions Iranian targets in response to national security threatsForeign Secretary announces sanctions against organisations and individuals enabling hostile Iranian activitytag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/summoning-of-the-iranian-ambassador-to-the-united-kingdom2026-04-28T16:19:00+01:00Summoning of the Iranian Ambassador to the United KingdomThe Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has today summoned the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Kingdomtag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-uae-joint-statement-april-20262026-04-25T12:47:00+01:00UK-UAE joint statement, April 2026Joint statement between UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper and United Arab Emirates (UAE) Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/attacks-on-international-shipping-in-the-gulf-have-been-deeply-damaging-for-the-world-uk-statement-at-the-un-general-assembly2026-04-17T10:55:48+01:00Attacks on international shipping in the Gulf have been deeply damaging for the world: UK Statement at the UN General AssemblyStatement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the UN General Assembly meeting on the use of the veto.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/foreign-secretary-statement-ceasefire-in-the-middle-east-8-april2026-04-08T12:21:00+01:00Foreign Secretary's statement: ceasefire in the Middle East, 8 April 2026A statement from the Foreign Secretary on the ceasefire between the US, Israel and Iran.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/it-is-deeply-regrettable-that-this-resolution-did-not-pass-uk-explanation-of-vote-at-the-un-security-council2026-04-07T18:26:29+01:00It is deeply regrettable that this resolution did not pass: UK Explanation of Vote at the UN Security CouncilUK Explanation of Vote delivered by Ambassador Archie Young, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on the Middle Easttag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/pm-remarks-1-april-20262026-04-01T11:02:00+01:00PM remarks: 1 April 2026The Prime Minister's remarks at a press conference in Downing Street.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/joint-statement-on-lebanon2026-04-01T08:58:56+01:00Lebanon: foreign ministers' joint statement, 31 March 2026Statement on Lebanon by the foreign ministers of Belgium, Croatia, Cyprus, France, Greece, Italy, Malta, the Netherlands, Portugal, the UK and the High Representative of the European Union. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/un-human-rights-council-61-uk-statement-for-the-urgent-debate-on-the-minab-school-iran2026-03-27T09:54:00+00:00UN Human Rights Council 61: UK Statement for the Urgent Debate on the Minab School, IranUK Statement on “Protection of Children and Educational Institutions in International Armed Conflicts: The Aerial Attacks on Shajareh Tayyebeh Girls’ School in Minab, Iran, as a Grave Breach of International Humanitarian Law…tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/un-human-rights-council-61-uk-general-comment-on-the-resolution-for-the-urgent-debate-on-iran2026-03-25T15:06:00+00:00UN Human Rights Council 61: UK General Comment on the Resolution for the Urgent Debate on IranUK General Comment on the Resolution for the Urgent Debate to discuss the recent military aggression launched by Iran against Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. Delivered by the…tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/un-human-rights-council-61-uk-statement-for-the-urgent-debate-on-iran2026-03-25T09:35:00+00:00UN Human Rights Council 61: UK Statement for the Urgent Debate on IranUK Statement for the Urgent Debate to discuss the recent military aggression launched by Iran against Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights A…tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/summoning-of-the-iranian-ambassador-to-the-united-kingdom-fcdo-statement--32026-03-23T17:09:00+00:00Summoning of the Iranian Ambassador to the United Kingdom: FCDO statementThe Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has today summoned the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Kingdom in response to two individuals being charged on suspicion of providing assistance to a …tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/g7-foreign-ministers-statement-on-support-to-partners-in-the-middle-east2026-03-21T21:33:00+00:00G7 Foreign Ministers' statement on support to partners in the Middle EastJoint Statement from the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK, the USA and the High Representative of the EU.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/statement-on-the-conflict-in-the-middle-east-20-march-20262026-03-20T17:58:00+00:00Statement on the conflict in the Middle East: 20 March 2026Ministers met this afternoon to discuss the latest developments in the Middle East.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-commits-15-million-for-vulnerable-people-affected-by-middle-east-conflict2026-03-18T12:00:00+00:00UK commits £15 million for vulnerable people affected by Middle East conflictHundreds of thousands of people fleeing conflict in the Middle East will receive life‑saving assistance in response to worsening humanitarian situation.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/foreign-secretary-statement-on-the-middle-east-conflict-17-march2026-03-17T14:35:00+00:00Foreign Secretary statement on the Middle East conflict: 17 MarchThe Foreign Secretary made a statement to Parliament on the conflict in the Middle East.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/un-human-rights-council-61-uk-statement-for-the-joint-interactive-dialogue-on-iran2026-03-16T13:23:36+00:00UN Human Rights Council 61: UK Statement for the Joint Interactive Dialogue on IranUK Statement for the Joint Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Fact-Finding Mission on Iran. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/the-uk-remains-committed-to-finding-a-lasting-and-sustainable-solution-that-ensures-iran-never-acquires-a-nuclear-weapon-uk-statement-at-the-un-secur2026-03-12T15:28:00+00:00The UK remains committed to finding a lasting and sustainable solution that ensures Iran never acquires a nuclear weapon: UK statement at the UN Security CouncilStatement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Iran.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/foreign-secretary-touches-down-in-the-gulf-to-demonstrate-support-for-regional-allies-facing-iranian-aggression2026-03-12T12:25:00+00:00Foreign Secretary touches down in the Gulf to demonstrate support for regional allies facing Iranian aggressionForeign Secretary Yvette Cooper travels to Saudi Arabia to show UK support for regional allies as they defend themselves from reckless Iranian aggressiontag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/foreign-office-travel-advice-updates2026-03-05T19:12:12+00:00Foreign Office travel advice updatesLatest travel information for British nationals affected by the situation in the Middle East.