Iran says a decision by the British court to remove a ban on Mujahedin Khalq Organization (MKO) would only isolate the UK government.

Foreign Ministry spokesman Mohammad-Ali Hosseini condemned the decision to remove the MKO from the blacklist of terrorist organizations, saying, "Britain has distanced itself from the international community.”

“This ruling will without a doubt isolate the UK," Hosseini cautioned, adding that the move was in line with London's new policy 'to use the terrorist card' to step up pressure on regional nations and governments.

"By adopting a policy of supporting terrorist groups, it (Britain) is pursuing certain provisional interests."

The Iranian spokesman called on European institutions not to be affected by the politically motivated, illegitimate verdict of the British court in favor of the terrorist cell.

The MKO has claimed responsibility for hundreds of bombings and assassinations in Iran, including the assassination of a president, a prime minister and 80 senior officials as well as thousands of civilians.

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