Overview
- Britain’s Foreign Office confirmed the Tehran mission is temporarily shut and will operate remotely after a safety review.
- Officials said the ambassador and all consular personnel were flown out, and UK travel guidance was updated to reflect the change.
- Italy urged its citizens to leave Iran due to the deteriorating security situation, citing growing risks for foreigners.
- Reports said Britain and the United States pulled some personnel from regional bases after Tehran warned neighbors it could target U.S. sites if struck.
- Pro-regime Basij supporters gathered outside the British Embassy, with local reports of flag burning, as President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu issued contrasting public messages on the crisis.