Britain Withdraws Embassy Staff from Tehran
Britain Withdraws Embassy Staff from Tehran
Published by Living in Tehran Magazine | 20 June 2025
Britain is pulling UK staff from its embassy in Iran due to Israel’s ongoing bombardment of targets across the country, including the capital Tehran, the Foreign Office has stated.
Embassy Status Update
🇬🇧 Official Statement
‘We have taken the precautionary measure to temporarily withdraw UK staff from Iran. Our embassy continues to operate remotely,’ Britain said on its travel advice website page for Iran.
British Embassy Contact Information
📞 Embassy Details
Embassy Status: ACTIVE (Operating Remotely)
Contact Information:
- Telephone: (+9821) 64052000
- Fax: (+9821) 64052050
- Email: BritishEmbassyTehran@fco.gov.uk
- Website: British Embassy Tehran
Address:
No. 198, Ferdowsi St., Tehran, Iran
Evacuation Plans for British Nationals
Israel Evacuation Arrangements
Meanwhile, Britons stranded in Israel will be evacuated on Government charter flights as soon as the airspace reopens.
✈️ Charter Flight Information
The British government has not indicated it intends to start charter flights from Iran or regional neighbours for British subjects.
Registration Requirements
Downing Street urged UK citizens in the region to register their presence with the Foreign Office as authorities scramble to provide journeys out of Tel Aviv.
Government Guidance:
- Register presence with the Foreign Office
- Stay contactable for further flight guidance
- Follow local guidance whilst awaiting evacuation
- Consider land routes where available
Diplomatic Efforts
Geneva Talks
Britain’s Foreign Secretary David Lammy has been urging the two sides to find a diplomatic solution and is currently in Geneva for nuclear talks with Iranian representatives and European counterparts.
International Participation:
- Britain: Foreign Secretary David Lammy
- France: Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noel Barrot
- Germany: Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul
- EU: High Representative Kaja Kallas
- Iran: Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi
Remote Embassy Operations
🏛️ Operational Status
The British Embassy continues to operate remotely despite the withdrawal of UK staff, maintaining essential services and communication channels for British nationals in Iran.
Available Services
Despite remote operations, the embassy continues to provide:
- Emergency consular assistance
- Communication support for British nationals
- Coordination with local authorities
- Travel advice and guidance
Regional Security Assessment
Escalation Concerns
The withdrawal comes as Israeli air strikes reached into the city of Rasht on the Caspian Sea, demonstrating the expanding geographical scope of the conflict.
Impact Areas:
- Tehran: Capital city targeted in bombardment
- Rasht: Caspian Sea region affected
- Multiple provinces: Widespread security concerns
Living in Tehran Magazine continues to monitor diplomatic responses to the crisis. British nationals requiring assistance should contact the embassy through the provided remote operation channels.
