British embassy in Tehran temporarily closes

British embassy in Tehran temporarily closes
A group of Iranian students burn the U.S. and Israeli flags during a protest in front of the British embassy following anti-government protests in Tehran, Iran, January 14, 2026.
Reuters

The British embassy in Tehran has been temporarily closed, with services now operating remotely, the government announced Wednesday.

A government spokesperson said the closure follows updated security and consular considerations. “We have temporarily closed the British Embassy in Tehran, this will now operate remotely,” the spokesperson said. Travel advice from the Foreign Office has been updated to reflect the change.

The move comes after pro-regime activists staged a protest outside the embassy, burning Israeli and U.S. flags.

The embassy closure is temporary, but officials have not provided a timeline for reopening.

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