# Iran Calls British Forces Hostile as US-Tehran Standoff Deepens

> Iran designates UK military forces as terrorist groups amid escalating tensions with the US.
- Title: Iran Calls British Forces Hostile as US-Tehran Standoff…
- Summary: Iran designates UK military forces as terrorist groups amid escalating tensions with the US. Iran has labeled British military and intelligence agencies as…
- Keywords: iran, united states, britain, military, diplomacy, hostile, terrorist, religion, world, Calls, British, Forces
- Source: Vaticannews — https://vaticannews.va/en/world/news/2026-11/iran-us-war-britain-politics-escalation-diplomacy.html
- Published: 2026-11-01T14:02:01.929+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: iran, united states, britain, military, diplomacy, hostile, terrorist, religion, world
## Iran receives US letter
Iran's security council confirmed receiving a letter from US Vice President JD Vance urging negotiations but has not yet responded.

> Iran has received a letter from US Vice President JD Vance urging a return to negotiations
## Iran designates british forces
Iran's foreign ministry labeled royal navy royal air force and mi6 as terrorist and hostile organizations following a supreme security council resolution.

> Iran has designated the royal navy royal air force and britain's secret intelligence service mi6 as terrorist and hostile organizations
## Escalating tensions
Tehran's position remains unchanged as it demands seven conditions before any talks with the us begin.

> Iran expected the us to meet seven conditions before any talks could begin
## Key takeaway

Iran has labeled British military and intelligence agencies as terrorist organizations following US-Vatican diplomatic tensions.