UK summons Iran envoy, freezes assets of two nationals

The United Kingdom has summoned Iran's ambassador and frozen assets of two Iranian nationals, in response to alleged hostile activities linked to the Iranian regime. Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband announced these measures, which include an asset freeze, travel ban, and director disqualification for Ruhollah Bazghandi, head of counterespionage within Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), and Shahram Ali Reza Tamarzadeh Jakki, a facilitator of the Zindashti criminal network.

These actions are aimed at preventing threats, planning, or conducting attacks overseas on behalf of Iran. Miliband stated that Iran's attempts to undermine the UK and international partners' security through criminal networks and state-backed malign activities are unacceptable. He also instructed his department to summon the Iranian ambassador to convey Britain's position on threats to its security.

The UK plans to continue taking measures to protect its national security and will not tolerate threats on its soil. The announcement follows ongoing tensions between London and Tehran over alleged threats involving Iranian state-linked networks and activities abroad.