Press Statement by the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran on the New UK Sanctions and Anti-Iran Measures Following the press release issued by the FCDO on 11 May 2026 announcing sanctions against several individuals and entities allegedly connected to the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran strongly rejects the claims as well as allegations The Embassy stresses that these accusations are entirely unfounded and unsupported by any credible evidence. They appear to be politically motivated claims intended to heighten tensions and justify hostile policies against the Islamic Republic of Iran. The Embassy also strongly objects to repeated attempts by certain British officials to link domestic tensions and incidents in the UK to Iran without presenting any verifiable evidence through proper legal or diplomatic channels. Such irresponsible allegations risk undermining diplomatic norms and harming bilateral relations. The Islamic Republic of Iran has itself been a victim of terrorism, organized violence, and unlawful coercive actions over the past decades, including acts carried out by violent extremist and separatist groups that operate freely in some Western countries. In this regard, selective and politicized approaches to issues of terrorism and security only reinforce double standards and contribute to further instability. The Embassy calls on the UK government to reconsider and reverse these measures, refrain from imposing unilateral coercive measures, including sanctions based on baseless allegations and political motivations, and avoid making further provocative statements against the Islamic Republic of Iran. The Embassy also urges the British government to uphold its obligations under international law and to pursue dialogue and diplomacy on the basis of mutual respect and sovereign equality.   Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran – London 14 May 2026