Iranian protesters have stormed two British diplomatic compounds in Tehran in response to Britain’s new economic sanctions against Iran. The sanctions were imposed over Iran’s suspected nuclear weapons program. Protesters Tuesday broke windows, scattered documents and pulled down a British flag at the embassy in central Tehran. They also looted a portrait of Britain’s Queen […]
Iranian Protesters Storm British Diplomatic Compounds in Tehran
Posted November 29th, 2011 at 4:10 pm (UTC-5)
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A Look At Conflicts Between Iran and Britain
Posted November 29th, 2011 at 2:55 pm (UTC-5)
Tensions between Britain and Iran date to the 19th century when London acquired large economic concessions. Britain later had significant control in Iran’s oil industry. For decades, conspiracy-minded Iranians have alleged British interference in Iran, including in the overthrow of the late Shah in 1979. Here are some recent incidents: APRIL 1980: Iranian gunmen storm […]
Iranian Protesters Storm British Diplomatic Compounds in Tehran
Posted November 29th, 2011 at 1:50 pm (UTC-5)
Iranian protesters have stormed two British diplomatic compounds in Tehran in response to Britain’s new economic sanctions against Iran. The sanctions were imposed over Iran’s suspected nuclear weapons program. Protesters Tuesday broke windows, scattered documents and pulled down a British flag at the embassy in central Tehran. They also looted a portrait of Britain’s Queen […]
Iranian Protesters Storm British Diplomatic Compounds in Tehran
Posted November 29th, 2011 at 12:50 pm (UTC-5)
Iranian protesters have stormed two British diplomatic compounds in Tehran in response to Britain’s new economic sanctions against Iran. Protesters Tuesday broke windows, scattered documents and pulled down a British flag at the embassy in central Tehran. They also looted a portrait of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth. Outside, protesters chanted “Death to Britain” and set fire […]
Iranian Protesters Storm British Diplomatic Compounds
Posted November 29th, 2011 at 12:25 pm (UTC-5)
Iranian protesters have stormed two British diplomatic compounds in Tehran in response to Britain’s new economic sanctions against Iran. Protesters Tuesday broke windows, scattered documents and pulled down a British flag at the embassy in central Tehran. They also looted a portrait of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth. Outside, protesters chanted “Death to Britain” and set fire […]
Iranian Protesters Storm Two British Compounds
Posted November 29th, 2011 at 11:05 am (UTC-5)
Iranian protesters have stormed two British diplomatic compounds in Tehran in response to Britain’s new economic sanctions against Iran. Protesters Tuesday broke windows, scattered documents and pulled down a British flag. They also looted a portrait of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth at one of the sites. Outside, protesters chanted “death to Britain.” The British Foreign Office […]
Iranians Storm British Embassy
Posted November 29th, 2011 at 9:50 am (UTC-5)
Iranian protesters have stormed the British embassy in Tehran in response to Britain’s new economic sanctions against Iran for its suspected program to develop nuclear weapons. Iranians scattered embassy documents, threw stones, broke windows and replaced the British flag with an Iranian one Tuesday. The rioters also looted a portrait of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth. Outside […]
Britain’s Prince William Joins Sea Rescue after Ship Sinks
Posted November 27th, 2011 at 2:05 pm (UTC-5)
British Royal Air Force helicopter pilot Prince William joined a desperate search and rescue mission Sunday for the Russian crew of a cargo ship that sank in a fierce storm in the Irish Sea. Two rescued crew members were found clinging to a lifeboat after daybreak and hoisted to the safety of a helicopter co-piloted […]
Iran’s Parliament Votes to Reduce Ties With Britain
Posted November 27th, 2011 at 5:10 am (UTC-5)
Iran’s parliament has approved a bill to reduce diplomatic and economic ties with Britain in retaliation for fresh Western sanctions imposed on Tehran over its nuclear program. A majority of lawmakers voted Sunday to force out the British ambassador within two weeks, leaving Britain’s embassy to be run by a charge d’affairs. Economic relations with […]
Strike in Britain May Halt Air Travel, Other Services
Posted November 25th, 2011 at 9:05 pm (UTC-5)
A national strike in Britain set for Wednesday threatens to paralyze operations at Europe’s busiest airport and cut many public services throughout the country. British Airport Authorities warned airlines Friday that they need to reduce service by at least 50 percent on November 30 because customs and immigration operations are expected to be greatly affected. […]
