The United Kingdom has closed its embassy in Tehran and ordered all staff to leave, according to a UK government announcement. The closure comes as the UK sharpened its travel advisory for Israel, warning of possible flight cancellations and airspace closures in the Middle East due to Iranian threats against US- and Israel-linked sites.
The United Kingdom has closed its embassy in Tehran and ordered all diplomatic staff to evacuate, the British government announced Wednesday evening. The closure, described as effective until further notice, follows Iran's stated intent to target sites linked to the United States and Israel, including organizations, businesses, facilities, and institutions.
The UK simultaneously sharpened its travel advisory for Israel, warning British citizens in the Middle East to prepare for possible flight cancellations, periodic airspace closures, and travel disruptions. The advisory expansion comes amid heightened regional tensions, with the UK issuing similar warnings for Cyprus and other Middle Eastern nations earlier in the day.
All embassy staff in Tehran have left the premises, according to reports. The UK has not specified the duration of the closure or whether it plans to relocate diplomatic operations.
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