UK embassy staff withdrawn from Tehran as conflict escalates again

Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe UK government has temporarily withdrawn embassy staff from Iran, citing the "ongoing security situation" in the region, with the Tehran embassy continuing to operate remotely. This move follows an attack by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels on two Saudi oil tankers off the coast of Saudi Arabia, which they claimed violated a maritime blockade. The incident, which caused a fire on one vessel, threatens to disrupt oil supply and suggests a widening conflict in the region. Iran's foreign minister warned of an "eye for an eye" response if Donald Trump proceeds with threats to bomb Iranian infrastructure in retaliation for ship attacks. The US military has carried out its twelfth consecutive night of strikes against Iran, reportedly including the deployment of B-1 long-range bombers. In fullIran-US war latest: UK withdraws embassy staff from Tehran as conflict widens with Houthi strikes in Red SeaMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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