Iran designates UK military and intelligence as terrorist

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Which outlets covered Iran designates UK military and intelligence as terrorist?

34 that we know of, every one of them listed further up this page with a link to its own report and to what we hold on the publisher. Nothing here is a summary of somebody else's summary: the outlets are named so the original reporting can be read.

What did Iran designate as terrorist organisations?

Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs declared the United Kingdom's Royal Navy and Royal Air Force as terrorist organisations. The British foreign intelligence service, MI6, was classified as a 'hostile group'. These designations took effect on November 1, 2026.

Why did Iran take these actions?

The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated the decision was a response to hostile actions by the British government. Some reports also suggest it was a reaction to the UK including Iran's Revolutionary Guard under the 2026 State Threats Act.

Which outlets reported on Iran's designations?

Eighteen outlets reported on the story, including Cumhuriyet, Life.ru, The Objective, 20minutos, Al-Shorouk, Anadolu Ajansı, Hindustan Times, Ziare, Al-Shorouk, Fakti.bg, Hola News, vz.ru, Haberler, tabnak.ir, news-pravda.com, Middle East Eye, inn.ir, and BizToc.