Britain pulled its workers out of Iran because the Middle East situation looks dangerous. The Foreign Office said embassy staff left as a safety step and will work from other locations. British officials warned people not to visit Iran under any conditions right away.
The government made this choice after watching the security problems grow worse. They stressed the move was just temporary and came from being careful about staff safety. Britain has told citizens to avoid Iran travel for a long time already.
Fighting between Israel and Iran has gotten more intense with missiles and drone attacks happening. President Trump said he might join the conflict and will decide within two weeks. The whole region seems ready to explode into bigger warfare.
Switzerland also shut down its embassy in Tehran because of the same security worries. The Swiss represent American interests in Iran since the US has no direct diplomatic ties there. Their ambassador and seven other diplomats drove overland to Azerbaijan to escape the danger.
Five Swiss embassy workers had already left Iran with their families before the main group departed. The Swiss said they will keep helping the US communicate with Iran despite closing their building. Embassy staff will return when the fighting calms down and conditions improve.
The government made this choice after watching the security problems grow worse. They stressed the move was just temporary and came from being careful about staff safety. Britain has told citizens to avoid Iran travel for a long time already.
Fighting between Israel and Iran has gotten more intense with missiles and drone attacks happening. President Trump said he might join the conflict and will decide within two weeks. The whole region seems ready to explode into bigger warfare.
Switzerland also shut down its embassy in Tehran because of the same security worries. The Swiss represent American interests in Iran since the US has no direct diplomatic ties there. Their ambassador and seven other diplomats drove overland to Azerbaijan to escape the danger.
Five Swiss embassy workers had already left Iran with their families before the main group departed. The Swiss said they will keep helping the US communicate with Iran despite closing their building. Embassy staff will return when the fighting calms down and conditions improve.
