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Reuters
16-04-2025
- Politics
- Reuters
Iran rejects UK accusation of links to Swedish criminal gang
LONDON, April 16 (Reuters) - Iran on Wednesday rejected a British accusation that it was connected to the Sweden-based criminal gang known as 'Foxtrot' after Britain's government had earlier this week sanctioned the group saying it had committed attacks on behalf of Tehran. On Monday, Britain said Foxtrot had attacked Israeli and Jewish targets across Europe for Iran. It did not specify which attacks it was referring to. The Reuters Tariff Watch newsletter is your daily guide to the latest global trade and tariff news. Sign up here. "The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran categorically rejects the allegations connecting the Iranian government to the activities of a Swedish-based criminal gang, known as Foxtrot," a statement from the Iranian embassy in London said. Britain imposed an asset freeze on the Foxtrot group and an asset freeze and travel ban on Rawa Majid, who the government said was in charge of the gang. The Iranian embassy said it had submitted a protest to the British government, and that Britain had failed to provide credible evidence in other similar cases. "We consider such baseless positions and destructive conduct to be detrimental to the bilateral relations and urge the UK to refrain from pursuing hostile approaches towards Iran," the embassy said. Britain's foreign office did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the embassy statement.
LBCI
14-04-2025
- Politics
- LBCI
UK imposes sanctions on Swedish-based Iranian criminal network over plots in Europe
The British government on Monday sanctioned what it said was a Swedish-based Iranian criminal network and its leader, citing the group's role in attacks against Israeli and Jewish targets across Europe. Britain imposed an asset freeze on the group known as "Foxtrot Network" and an asset freeze and travel ban on Rawa Majid, who the government said was in charge of the network. "The UK has targeted this criminal network and its leader, Rawa Majid, due to their involvement in violence against Jewish and Israeli targets in Europe on behalf of the Iranian regime. The UK will not tolerate these threats," foreign minister David Lammy said in an emailed statement. Lammy did not specify which incidents he was referring to. Iran's embassy in London did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the sanctions.
See - Sada Elbalad
14-04-2025
- Politics
- See - Sada Elbalad
UK Sanctions Iranian Network Over European Plots
Israa Farhan The United Kingdom announced new sanctions on Monday targeting an Iranian criminal organization based in Sweden, accusing it of involvement in attacks against Israeli and Jewish targets across Europe. The British government has frozen the assets of the group, known as the Foxtrot Network, and imposed a travel ban on its leader, Rawa Majid, whom it identified as being responsible for the organization's operations. Officials said the sanctions were part of broader efforts to counter Iranian-linked threats and protect communities across Europe from hostile activities. The move comes amid growing international pressure on Iran over its alleged use of criminal networks to conduct operations abroad. British authorities emphasized their commitment to holding accountable those who pose a risk to European security and stability. read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia Lifestyle Pistachio and Raspberry Cheesecake Domes Recipe News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized Videos & Features Bouchra Dahlab Crowned Miss Arab World 2025 .. Reem Ganzoury Wins Miss Arab Africa Title (VIDEO) Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple Arts & Culture Arwa Gouda Gets Married (Photos)
The Independent
14-04-2025
- Politics
- The Independent
Iranian-backed criminal network sanctioned by UK Government
A 'notorious' Iranian-backed criminal network has been sanctioned by the UK Government, the Foreign Office has said. Foreign Secretary David Lammy said the sanctions were made following violence against Jewish and Israeli targets in Europe on behalf of the Iranian regime. Swedish-based Foxtrot Network, and its leader Rawa Majid, are now subject to a travel ban, asset freeze and director disqualification. This comes after the Tehran regime and its intelligence agencies were placed on the top level of the foreign influence registration scheme (Firs), in March this year. Mr Lammy said: 'Today, the UK has announced sanctions against the notorious criminal Foxtrot Network and its leadership. 'The Iranian regime uses criminal gangs across the world to threaten people. 'The UK has targeted this criminal network and its leader, Rawa Majid, due to their involvement in violence against Jewish and Israeli targets in Europe on behalf of the Iranian regime. The UK will not tolerate these threats. 'This forms part of the UK Government's ongoing response to Iranian hostilities in Europe. 'Last month, we announced that Iran will be placed on the enhanced tier of the Foreign Influence Registration Scheme (FIRS) and to date, the UK has sanctioned more than 450 Iranian individuals and entities, in response to the regime's human rights violations, nuclear weapons programme and malign influence internationally. 'The UK Government will continue to hold the Iranian regime and criminals acting on its behalf to account.' The designations were made under the 2023 Iran Sanctions Regulations.
Yahoo
14-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Iranian-backed criminal network sanctioned by UK Government
A 'notorious' Iranian-backed criminal network has been sanctioned by the UK Government, the Foreign Office has said. Foreign Secretary David Lammy said the sanctions were made following violence against Jewish and Israeli targets in Europe on behalf of the Iranian regime. Swedish-based Foxtrot Network, and its leader Rawa Majid, are now subject to a travel ban, asset freeze and director disqualification. This comes after the Tehran regime and its intelligence agencies were placed on the top level of the foreign influence registration scheme (Firs), in March this year. Mr Lammy said: 'Today, the UK has announced sanctions against the notorious criminal Foxtrot Network and its leadership. 'The Iranian regime uses criminal gangs across the world to threaten people. 'The UK has targeted this criminal network and its leader, Rawa Majid, due to their involvement in violence against Jewish and Israeli targets in Europe on behalf of the Iranian regime. The UK will not tolerate these threats. 'This forms part of the UK Government's ongoing response to Iranian hostilities in Europe. 'Last month, we announced that Iran will be placed on the enhanced tier of the Foreign Influence Registration Scheme (FIRS) and to date, the UK has sanctioned more than 450 Iranian individuals and entities, in response to the regime's human rights violations, nuclear weapons programme and malign influence internationally. 'The UK Government will continue to hold the Iranian regime and criminals acting on its behalf to account.' The designations were made under the 2023 Iran Sanctions Regulations.
