Tehran accused the UK of participating in “aggression” by allowing US forces to use UK bases for airstrikes on Iran.
But the Tehran regime, some of whose leaders regard Britain as the “Little Satan” supporting America, condemned the stance taken by Sir Keir Starmer’s government.
In a conversation with Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said it was regarded as participation in “aggression”.
“They (UK bases) are only being used for defensive purposes,” Environment Secretary Ms Reynolds told Sky News.
Pressed that Tehran was not making that distinction, she added: “With respect I’m not on your programme to negotiate with the Iranian regime. See More In Details…