UK ambassador and all embassy staff evacuated from Iran
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Key Points:
- Britain has evacuated its ambassador and all embassy staff from Iran due to security concerns amid escalating tensions and potential U.S. military strikes against the Iranian regime.
- The British Embassy in Tehran has been temporarily closed and will now operate remotely, with updated Foreign Office travel advice advising against travel to Iran.
- The U.S. has also ordered evacuation of some personnel from its largest Middle East base in Qatar, indicating heightened regional military alertness.
- British officials have engaged in diplomatic meetings with Iranian representatives amid ongoing protests and repression in Iran, emphasizing international scrutiny of Iran's actions.
- UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper prioritizes sanctions and economic pressure over military action but has not ruled out supporting U.S. military operations using British resources.
