Iran declares UK navy, air force 'terrorist' groups, puts MI6 in hostile list

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Iran designated the UK's Royal Navy and Royal Air Force as terrorist organizations and placed MI6 on a hostile list. Tehran cited Britain's support for military operations and the UK's earlier designation of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, further escalating tensions between the two countries.

Iran has officially designated Britain's Royal Navy and Royal Air Force as terrorist organizations due to recent tensions. The Iranian foreign ministry accused Britain of supporting military operations against Tehran, particularly by facilitating access to bases. This decision was influenced by the UK's earlier designation of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist entity. Iran also classified MI6 as a hostile group, reflecting escalating animosity between the nations.