Iran: Hostile Entity of British Intelligence; The British Navy, the Air Force are subject to the law of reciprocity. The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the measures were taken according to the decision of the Supreme Council for National Security, in response to the hostile actions of the British in the past year, including Britain's participation in the war in Iran and the registration of its guard. The ministry said the arrangements were in line with international law and that the British government would be responsible for their consequences.