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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Athena Stavrou and Maira Butt

UK pulls embassy staff from Iran as Trump issues nuclear warning

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  • The UK has withdrawn all staff from its embassy in Iran, citing escalating security concerns.
  • The British government confirmed the temporary withdrawal of its staff, saying that the embassy would operate remotely.
  • Britain's Foreign Office said that its ability to assist British nationals in Iran is now severely limited, with no in-person consular support available.
  • American President Donald Trump, in his State of the Union speech, earlier outlined his case for a potential attack on Iran, saying that he would not permit Tehran to acquire nuclear weapons.
  • He also indicated a preference for a diplomatic resolution to the situation, despite the threat of military action.
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