The Iranian side has expanded its list of organizations designated as terrorist. In addition to the UK's Royal Navy and Royal Air Force, Iran's Foreign Ministry also declared Britain's MI6 intelligence service a hostile organization.

Accusations against Britain

According to the Press TV channel, Tehran accused Britain of providing a military base and logistics infrastructure for a U.S.-Israeli military operation aimed against Iran.

Reasons for the designation

The decision is reported to have been made in response to London's actions, which Iran's Foreign Ministry regards as hostile.