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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Millie Cooke

Briton injured in Iran strike on Israel as RAF evacuates dozens

  • Around 1,000 British nationals have requested evacuation flights from Israel amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.
  • A British national was injured in Israel during missile attacks by Iran, and 63 others have been evacuated to Cyprus by the RAF.
  • Foreign Secretary David Lammy said that the Middle East was facing a “perilous moment” due to 10 days of strikes between Israel and Iran.
  • Further evacuation flights will be provided by the Foreign Office based on demand and the latest security situation, prioritising those with the greatest need.
  • The British embassy in Tehran is now operating remotely after staff were evacuated, with limited support available for British nationals still in Iran.

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