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Miliband Presses Iran on Foreman Release, De-Escalation

By Drooid · Sep 25, 2026, 3:12 AM UTC · How we work

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Israel closes UK consulate

UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband met Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi in New York on 24 September 2026.
The £88 million aid package for Palestinians and urging Israel to lift Gaza restrictions led Israel to close UK consulate in Jerusalem and bar eleven MPs.
They discussed the Middle East war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Miliband urged de-escalation and demanded release of nationals Craig and Lindsay Foreman from Evin prison.

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Iran issues US ultimatum

UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband met Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in New York September 24, 2026.
Iran set preconditions—including lifting U.S. sanctions and ending wars—and gave United States a four-day deadline.
Miliband warned Iran that intimidation of UK communities, including Jewish groups, would not be tolerated.
Consular access was demanded for British couple sentenced to ten years in Tehran’s Evin prison.

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Israel closes UK consulate

UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband met Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi in New York on 24 September 2026.
The £88 million aid package for Palestinians and urging Israel to lift Gaza restrictions led Israel to close UK consulate in Jerusalem and bar eleven MPs.
They discussed the Middle East war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Miliband urged de-escalation and demanded release of nationals Craig and Lindsay Foreman from Evin prison.

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