UK foreign secretary under fire over handshake with Iranian foreign minister

The Punch | 25-09-2026 05:01pm |

UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband is facing criticism after shaking hands with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi at the UN General Assembly in New York. The handshake drew public backlash, with critics questioning the gesture toward a representative of the Iranian government. Further details on the reaction and its implications were reported by Punch.

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