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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

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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