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World · 27 February 2026

UK pulls Tehran embassy staff as other nations follow

UK pulls Tehran embassy staff as other nations follow

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The British Foreign Office has temporarily removed personnel from Iran's capital as a safety step while continuing operations remotely. Other nations including China and India have similarly urged citizens to exit the country immediately due to potential conflict. Meanwhile, American officials advised non-essential employees in Israel to consider departing before Secretary of State Marco Rubio visits the region on Monday.

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