Britain’s Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband tells Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi that the UK will not tolerate “intimidation, threats or hostile activity” on British soil. The warning comes after the two meet in New York on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, according to reporting from Reuters and multiple outlets citing the UK Foreign Office.
The Foreign Office statement says Miliband also discusses the war in the Middle East and the importance of reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Several outlets add that Britain reiterates its “unwavering resolve” to counter threats from Iranian-linked groups, including attacks on the British Jewish community. Jerusalem Post further notes the UK urges Tehran to pursue diplomacy, though the core message remains focused on UK security.
On Iran’s side, Middle East Eye reports that Araghchi uses the meeting to call for correcting what he describes as “destructive and irresponsible” approaches by some European governments and rejects interference in other countries’ internal affairs. Coverage broadly aligns on what was said, while differing in emphasis on security, regional issues, and Iran’s response.
