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Iran: British Nationals Abroad

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Question for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

UIN 61160, tabled on 19 June 2025

Question

Ruth Cadbury
Labour
Brentford and Isleworth
Commons

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to provide consular support to (a) British citizens and (b) the family members of British citizens in Iran.

Answer

Mr Hamish Falconer
Labour
Lincoln
Commons

Answered on

1 July 2025

We have long advised against all travel to Iran. We have taken the precautionary measure to temporarily withdraw our UK staff from Iran. Our Embassy will continue to operate remotely, and we maintain the ability to message the Iranian system directly. The UK Government will not be able to evacuate or provide face-to-face assistance to British Nationals (BN) in Iran. If BNs intend to depart Iran across a land border and consider it safe, they should check the travel advice of the country they intend to enter before travelling to the border, including visa requirements. BNs requiring assistance can contact the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office 24/7.

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