The United Kingdom announced the closure of its embassy in Tehran and updated its travel advisory for Israel, warning British citizens in the Middle East to prepare for possible flight cancellations, airspace closures, and travel disruptions. The announcement cited Iran's stated intent to target US- and Israel-linked sites.
The United Kingdom confirmed the closure of its embassy in Tehran effective immediately, upgrading what was earlier reported as a temporary closure. The announcement, issued by the Foreign Office, also sharpened the travel advisory for Israel, warning British citizens in the region to expect flight cancellations, periodic airspace closures, and travel disruptions. The advisory explicitly cited Iran's declared intention to target sites associated with the United States and Israel, including organizations, businesses, and institutions.
The closure follows an earlier report at 21:14 Jerusalem time that the British Embassy in Tehran had been shut. The UK's move comes amid heightened regional tensions, with the US having issued similar travel warnings in recent weeks. The British advisory now applies to the entire Middle East region, with the Foreign Office urging citizens to maintain vigilance and prepare for sudden changes in the security situation.
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