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Streeting condemns Iran after the Tehran regime brands Britain's RAF and Royal Navy as terrorist organisations

From the Newshound archive · first published 1 November 2026 · last updated 3 November 2026.

Royal Navy and RAF vessels on escort duty in May, as Tehran cited Britain's provision of military bases and logistical support for the US-Israeli campaign as grounds for the designations.
Royal Navy and RAF vessels on escort duty in May, as Tehran cited Britain's provision of military bases and logistical support for the US-Israeli campaign as grounds for the designations.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard, which Tehran designated a terrorist organisation under Britain's State Threats Act in July, now faces prosecution powers against anyone accused of working with MI6 under Iranian espionage law.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard, which Tehran designated a terrorist organisation under Britain's State Threats Act in July, now faces prosecution powers against anyone accused of working with MI6 under Iranian espionage law.

Wes Streeting has publicly condemned Iran after Tehran designated both the Royal Air Force and the Royal Navy as terrorist organisations, a move seen as a direct provocation against Britain's armed forces. The condemnation marks a sharp deterioration in relations between London and the Iranian regime.

Iran's designation puts Britain's military on the same footing as groups Tehran considers hostile enemies.

The move follows mounting tensions between the UK and Iran over sanctions, nuclear negotiations and proxy conflicts in the Middle East.

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