HM Treasury reiterated that the UK will continue working with the US and other partners to apply economic pressure on Iran, following the imposition of more than 240 sanctions since the government took office. The statement did not detail any new sanctions measures. The government aims to prevent Iran from using the global economy and UK financial system to support its nuclear program and other destabilizing activities. It also backed US diplomatic and pressure efforts, including Operation Economic Outcast, and called on Iran to cease destabilizing activity in the region and the Strait of Hormuz.
2026-08-25HM Treasury
HM Treasury reiterates economic pressure on Iran after imposing more than 240 sanctions
HM Treasury reiterated that the UK will continue applying economic pressure on Iran with international partners, after imposing more than 240 sanctions since the government took office. The statement did not specify new measures but emphasized preventing abuse of the UK financial system and countering Iran’s nuclear and regional activities.