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Articles tagged with: Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe
'It's a new Middle Ages': The Richard Ratcliffe interview
Foreign affairs
By Sophie Church
"It's a new Middle Ages": The Richard Ratcliffe interview
Richard Ratcliffe spent years urging the UK government to do more to release his wife, Nazanin, from Iranian detention. He tells Sophie Church that Parliament needs to follow the US Congress in ensuring sanctions hit hard and true
Curbing Iran's nuclear ambitions should not deter the UK from taking a tougher stance on Tehran
Defence
By Steve McCabe MP
Curbing Iran's nuclear ambitions should not deter the UK from taking a tougher stance on Tehran
Whatever the eventual outcome of the talks surrounding Iran’s nuclear programme, one thing is clear: we must urgently develop a comprehensive approach to tackling the multi-faceted challenges posed by Tehran.
Ex-Iran detainee Anoosheh Ashoori: 'My heart is with the people I’ve left behind'
Foreign affairs
By Sienna Rodgers
Ex-Iran detainee Anoosheh Ashoori: 'My heart is with the people I’ve left behind'
Sentenced to 10 years on spying charges, Anoosheh Ashoori returned from Iran on the same plane as Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe. He tells Sienna Rodgers about his ordeal and continuing fight for the remaining detainees
Ex-Iran Detainee Anoosheh Ashoori Is “Extremely” Angry With Boris Johnson
Foreign affairs
Ex-Iran Detainee Anoosheh Ashoori Is “Extremely” Angry With Boris Johnson
Exclusive: Anoosheh Ashoori, who was detained in Iran for five years until his release alongside Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe in March, has said he is “extremely” angry with Boris Johnson over his handling of the case.
It feels surreal to have Nazanin home – it’s now my mission to make sure this never happens again
Foreign affairs
By Tulip Siddiq MP
It feels surreal to have Nazanin home – it’s now my mission to make sure this never happens again
On the school run last week, a Camden parking officer momentarily looked up from writing a parking ticket and shouted out “glad she’s home”, before going straight back to charging someone £60.
The Rundown Podcast: Will Rishi Sunak's Spring Statement Prove He's A Tax-Cutting Tory?
Economy
The Rundown Podcast: Will Rishi Sunak's Spring Statement Prove He's A Tax-Cutting Tory?
On this week's episode of The Rundown – Alain Tolhurst, Adam Payne and Eleanor Langford discuss the upcoming Spring Statement, Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe's release from prison in Iran after six years, and Boris Johnson's energy-emergency trip to the Middle East.
Minister Says UK Tried To Pay Iran Debt For Years To Secure Zaghari-Ratcliffe's Release
Foreign affairs
Minister Says UK Tried To Pay Iran Debt For Years To Secure Zaghari-Ratcliffe's Release
The government had tried to pay Iran the debt it owed for several years before finally reaching an agreement to secure the release of Brits detained by the Iranian regime, a minister has said.
Liz Truss Pays Tribute To “Incredible Resolve And Determination” Of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe As She Leaves Iran
Foreign affairs
Liz Truss Pays Tribute To “Incredible Resolve And Determination” Of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe As She Leaves Iran
Liz Truss has paid tribute to Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe and her family and their “incredible resolve and determination” after her release from prison in Iran after six years detainment.
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe Has Been Freed And Will Return To The UK From Iran Today
Foreign affairs
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe Has Been Freed And Will Return To The UK From Iran Today
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe will return to Britain today after being detained in Iran since April 2016, the foreign secretary Liz Truss has confirmed.
MP Says Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe Has Had Her British Passport Returned
Foreign affairs
MP Says Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe Has Had Her British Passport Returned
British citizen Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, who has been detained in Iran on spying charges for more than five years, has had her British passport returned, according to her MP in London.
The government has repeatedly missed opportunities to help bring Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe home
Foreign affairs
By Tulip Siddiq MP
The government has repeatedly missed opportunities to help bring Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe home
Some politicians spend a long time choosing a campaign that they are going to focus on. When I got a call from my office in 2016 saying that one of my constituents had been arrested for a crime she didn’t commit while on holiday in Iran, I knew that I would not have the luxury of that choice.
Boris Johnson Accused Of Using Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe As A 'Bargaining Chip' In A Debt Row With Iran
Foreign affairs
Boris Johnson Accused Of Using Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe As A "Bargaining Chip" In A Debt Row With Iran
The Prime Minister has been accused of failing to secure the release of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe from an Iranian jail – where she was yesterday sentenced to serve another year – as a result of unresolved debt with the country. 
Dominic Raab Condemns “Cruel And Intolerable” Treatment Of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe And Calls for Iran To Allow Return To UK
Foreign affairs
Dominic Raab Condemns “Cruel And Intolerable” Treatment Of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe And Calls for Iran To Allow Return To UK
Iran must allow Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe to return to the UK as soon as possible after her jail sentence ended today, Dominic Raab has said.
Government urged to use 'more stick' with Iran over Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe case
Foreign affairs
Government urged to use 'more stick' with Iran over Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe case
The husband of imprisoned Brit Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe has said the government must use "more stick" in its dealings with Iran to secure her release.