UK pulls diplomatic staff from Iran
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2 hours ago|- Britain temporarily withdraws its diplomatic staff from Iran due to the security situation.
- The British Embassy in Tehran will continue operating remotely.
The British government has temporarily withdrawn its diplomatic staff from Iran because of the deteriorating security situation, the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) announced on Wednesday.
In a statement, the FCDO said British personnel had been pulled from the country as a precaution.
The ministry added that the British Embassy in Tehran will continue to operate remotely despite the temporary withdrawal of its staff.
