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Iran Labels UK Navy, Air Force as Terrorist Groups, MI6 as Hostile

By Aryan Singh

Iran has designated Britain’s Royal Navy and Royal Air Force as "terrorist organisations" and classified its foreign intelligence agency, MI6, as a "hostile group". The move, announced by Iran’s foreign ministry on Sunday, is a response to what Tehran calls Britain’s support for the U.S.-Israeli military campaign against Iran, including the use of British bases and logistical facilities. The ministry also cited Britain’s July decision to list Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps under its State Threats Act 2026, describing the action as part of London’s hostile conduct. In its statement, the ministry said Britain’s actions were "hostile and unlawful" and violated the United Nations Charter and international law. It said the measures were taken in accordance with international law and the principle of reciprocity, and warned that the British government would bear responsibility for the consequences. The designation extends Iran’s retaliation beyond conventional armed forces to include MI6, the Secret Intelligence Service that gathers overseas intelligence on foreign governments, terrorist networks, espionage and other security threats for the British government.