After the execution of the former official in the Iranian Ministry of Defense, Alireza AkbariSaturday, the United Kingdom is reconsidering its support for the Iran nuclear deal.
Senior sources in the British government indicated that the relationship with Tehran has been under severe tension in recent months due to its policy of “brutal repression” towards domestic protests once morest the regime.
She explained that “all options are currently under review” with regard to supporting the nuclear deal, according to the British newspaper “Sunday Telegraph”.
She also added that the “scene” has changed dramatically since the start of the negotiation process, and as such Britain is now reviewing its options with regard to future participation in the agreement.
3500 hours of torture
Alireza Akbari was accused of spying for Britain. Before his execution, he was tortured for 3,500 hours.
His execution also marks a significant escalation in tensions between the West and Iran, which were already simmering over Tehran’s crackdown on protests across the country.
key player
It is noteworthy that Britain is a major player in the talks to restore the nuclear agreement that existed during the era of former US President Barack Obama, which eased severe sanctions on Tehran in exchange for restrictions on its nuclear program.
The British Foreign Secretary, James Cleverly, announced a series of measures in response to Akbari’s execution, including punishing Iran’s chief prosecutor.
The British ambassador to Iran has also been temporarily recalled to the UK for urgent talks on possible next steps. Cleverly said the sanctions showed Britain was serious regarding holding Iran accountable for its “appalling human rights abuses”.
Visit to Washington
And Monday, Cleverly will head to the US capital, Washington, Monday, to hold talks with his US counterpart, Anthony Blinken, regarding the Iran file.
It is noteworthy that Britain had already drawn up plans for classification Iran’s Revolutionary Guards As a terrorist organization, however, this is not expected to happen soon.
The chair of the British Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee, Alicia Cairns, urged the government to lift secrecy, share more intelligence regarding Iran’s rogue activities and shut down organizations linked to the IRGC in the country.
