UK Withdraws Last Diplomats from Iran Amid Escalating US Airstrikes

The United Kingdom has temporarily pulled its remaining diplomatic staff out of Iran over worsening security risks. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office says the British embassy will continue to operate remotely. Officials warned UK and dual British-Iranian citizens against travelling to Iran due to high risks of arrest or detention. The US Central Command describes its recent strikes as aimed at reducing threats to commercial and civilian vessels in regional waters. Iranian state media report missile strikes near Ahvaz, Ramshir and Andimeshk. Kuwait intercepted hostile drones, and Tehran’s air defences were activated. US President Trump has vowed to target Iranian infrastructure for every ship attacked, prompting stern warnings of “eye for an eye” retaliation from Iran’s foreign minister.

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