Britain pulls diplomats amid renewed strikes on Iran

The United Kingdom has temporarily withdrawn its diplomatic personnel from Iran due to security concerns, the UK Foreign Office said on July 23.

“Due to the security situation, British personnel have been temporarily withdrawn from Iran,” the ministry said in a statement.

The evacuation comes amid escalating tensions following a conflict that began on February 28, when the United States and Israel launched military action against Iran.

In June, Washington and Tehran signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at securing an immediate cessation of hostilities across all fronts, including in Lebanon. However, on the night of July 8, the United States resumed large-scale strikes on Iran, accusing Tehran of breaching the terms of the agreement, particularly provisions related to the Strait of Hormuz.

By Tamilla Hasanova