Iran claims UK ‘diplomatic protection’ for Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe is illegal
Iran has claimed the UK’s move to grant “diplomatic protection” to Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe flouts international law.
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Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe case: What is diplomatic protection?
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, the British-Iranian mother being held in Iran where she is accused of spying, has been granted “diplomatic protection” by Britain.
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe granted UK ‘diplomatic protection’
Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt has agreed Britain will accord “diplomatic protection” to Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, the British-Iranian mother held in Iran where she is accused of spying.
Pence accuses European nations of trying to ‘break’ US sanctions against Iran
Vice President Mike Pence has accused Britain, France and Germany of trying to “break” US sanctions against Iran.
Israel carries out strikes against Iranian military targets in Syria
The Israeli military said its jets have struck a series of Iranian military targets in Syria.
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe ends hunger strike in Iran
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe has ended her three-day hunger strike following a decision by Iranian prison authorities to grant her medical treatment.
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe’s hunger strike begins
Jailed British-Iranian mother Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe has gone on hunger strike over a lack of medical treatment and Tehran trying to pressure her into spying on Britain, her husband has said.
Pressure on ministers as Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe set to begin hunger strike
Ministers are under pressure to increase efforts to secure the release of a British-Iranian mother detained in Tehran as she was due to begin a hunger strike.
Ex-Israeli minister gets 11-year jail term after spying for Iran
A former Israeli government minister charged with spying for Iran is to serve 11 years in jail as part of a plea bargain with authorities.
Charity worker to embark on Iran prison hunger strike over health care concerns
A British-Iranian mother detained in Tehran is to embark on a hunger strike as a “last resort” over being denied health care, her husband said.
Imprisoned British-Iranian to go on hunger strike in Tehran prison
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, the British-Iranian dual national who has been imprisoned in Tehran on espionage charges, is preparing to go on hunger strike in protest amid claims she is being denied medical care.
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe spends 1,000th day detained in Iran
Amnesty International has urged the Government to keep pressing for the release of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe from jail in Iran, describing her 1,000th day in detention as “another extremely depressing milestone”.
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe turns 40 in jail in Iran
Charity worker Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe turned 40 in prison in Iran as Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt said he hoped it would be the last birthday she has to spend in custody.
British professor arrested in Iran on security charges returns to UK
A British-Iranian academic and anti-war activist who was detained in Iran has returned to the UK.
Aberdeen oilfield services firms could miss out over Iran sanctions
Smaller oilfield services firms in Aberdeen could miss out on work in Iran due to newly-imposed US sanctions, an analyst said yesterday.
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Facebook takes down hundreds of accounts linked to Russia and Iran
Facebook has identified and banned more accounts engaged in misleading political behaviour ahead of the US mid-term elections in November.
Oil could breach $80 due to Trump’s Iran sanctions, Aberdeen analysts say
A tough line from the US on imposing sanctions on Iran could see the oil price reach $80 a barrel, according to a pair of leading analysts.
Aberdeen charity boss, who moved from Iran more than a decade ago, slams Trump’s immigration ban
An Aberdeen charity boss who moved from Iran more than a decade ago has angrily branded President Trump's executive order "discrimination".
VIDEO: Alex Salmond visits Iran and says country is ‘coming back’
MP for Gordon Alex Salmond says Iran is “coming back into the international community” which means a huge economic opportunity for Iran and also Scotland.
World powers reach nuclear agreement with Iran
World powers and Iran have formally announced a comprehensive nuclear accord.
Final obstacle cleared for Iran deal
A landmark nuclear agreement has been reached with Iran after clearing final obstacles, a senior diplomat said today.
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