Iran designates the RAF and Royal Navy as 'terrorist organisations', and Streeting condemns the move
Summary
Iran has designated the Royal Air Force and Royal Navy as 'terrorist organisations' and warned the UK will 'bear responsibility for their consequences', Metro UK reported on Sunday 1 November. On Monday 2 November Defence Secretary Wes Streeting condemned Iran for labelling the RAF and Royal Navy terrorist organisations, joking about putting press cuttings of the Iranian announcement up in Streeting's toilet, the Evening Standard and The Independent reported.
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How it unfolded
Monday 2 November
Defence Secretary Wes Streeting condemned Iran for labelling the RAF and Royal Navy terrorist organisations, joking about putting press cuttings of the Iranian announcement up in Streeting's toilet, the Evening Standard and The Independent reported.
- 12:20The Independent Streeting condemns Iran for labelling RAF and Royal Navy terrorist organisations
- 12:17Evening Standard Streeting condemns Iran for labelling RAF and Royal Navy terrorist organisations
Sunday 1 November
Iran designated the Royal Air Force and Royal Navy as 'terrorist organisations' and warned the UK will 'bear responsibility for their consequences', Metro UK reported.