As U.S. threats against Iran continue amid ongoing protests, a notable move has come from the United Kingdom. A spokesperson for the UK government announced the development by stating, “We have temporarily closed the British Embassy in Tehran.”
Following U.S. threats of attacks against Iran, the United Kingdom has temporarily closed its Embassy in Tehran.
In a statement to the U.S. media, an unnamed UK government spokesperson said, “We have temporarily closed the British Embassy in Tehran, and the embassy will now operate remotely. The Foreign Office’s travel advice has been updated to reflect this consular change.”