Portsmouth UK Defence Secretary Condemns Iran's Terrorist Labeling of Military Forces
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- •Iran labeled the Royal Navy and RAF as terrorist organizations.
- •UK Defence Secretary Wes Streeting condemned Iran's designation as hypocritical.
- •The UK is maintaining diplomatic channels with Iran despite rising tensions.
Iran's foreign ministry designated the Royal Navy, Royal Air Force, and MI6 as terrorist organizations in response to the UK outlawing support for the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps. Defence Secretary Wes Streeting criticized Iran's actions, calling them hypocritical given Iran's history of state terrorism. He stated that the UK's diplomatic efforts with Iran would continue despite the provocations. Streeting emphasized the importance of maintaining channels for de-escalation in the Middle East. The Iranian government warned that the UK would bear responsibility for the consequences of its actions. This designation follows a series of tensions between the UK and Iran, particularly regarding military engagements in the region.
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