The UK Foreign Office has ordered a temporary withdrawal of officials from its embassy in Iran due to severe regional security tensions amid U.S. concerns about potential military attacks on Iran.
On 27 February 2026, international news agencies reported that the UK government announced a temporary withdrawal of its embassy staff from Iran, citing the escalating and unstable security situation in the region.
The UK's Foreign Office stated in travel advice that this measure is a precaution following U.S. signals of a possible military strike against Iran and the buildup of the largest military force in the Middle East in decades.
This withdrawal significantly limits the UK embassy in Tehran's ability to assist British citizens locally, as in-person consular services have been suspended and embassy operations will continue remotely.
The UK's move coincides with similar warnings or measures from other countries; the U.S. has authorized non-essential personnel and families to leave Israel due to increased security risks.
Tensions in the region have intensified following inconclusive nuclear talks between the U.S. and Iran in Geneva, with both sides still divided on key issues despite attempts at renewed negotiations, raising fears of imminent military conflict.
Source: The Guardian