The United Kingdom has announced the temporary withdrawal of its embassy staff from Iran, citing serious security concerns as tensions escalate in the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict, now entering its eighth day.
In an official statement on Friday, the UK Foreign Office said:
- “Due to the current security situation, we have taken the precautionary measure to temporarily withdraw our UK staff from Iran. Our embassy continues to operate remotely.”
The precautionary move comes as Israel continues airstrikes on Iranian targets, prompting retaliatory missile launches by Iran. The spiraling conflict has created a climate of regional instability, prompting emergency evacuations and contingency plans by several Western nations.
Alongside the UK, countries such as Australia and multiple European allies have either evacuated diplomatic staff or are actively preparing to do so.
Earlier this week, the UK also withdrew family members of embassy workers from its diplomatic missions in Tel Aviv and the Jerusalem consulate, citing similar threats amid intensifying hostilities in the Middle East.
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- Despite the pullout, UK authorities confirmed that remote diplomatic operations are still ongoing and that British nationals in Iran remain in contact with consular services.
Meanwhile, UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy is currently in Geneva, engaging in diplomatic talks aimed at de-escalating the growing crisis. In tandem, allied air forces have increased aerial patrols to reassure regional partners and deter further aggression.
The UK’s move underscores growing international concerns about the broader impact of the Israel-Iran war and the safety of foreign personnel stationed in volatile zones.
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