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29 March 2024

Britain condemns Iran for blocking UK website

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By AP

Britain has condemned Iran for blocking a website aimed at explaining the United Kingdom and its policies to Iranians.

Foreign Secretary William Hague said on Sunday that barring the British government's ``UK for Iranians'' site --  three days after it was launched -- proves ``the Iranian authorities fear their own citizens' interaction and involvement with the outside world.''

Britain says Iran blocked the site on Saturday. It remains unavailable to users in Iran.

The BBC's Persian service is regularly blocked in Iran.