- The UK has withdrawn all staff from its embassy in Iran, citing escalating security concerns.
- The British government confirmed the temporary withdrawal of its staff, saying that the embassy would operate remotely.
- Britain's Foreign Office said that its ability to assist British nationals in Iran is now severely limited, with no in-person consular support available.
- American President Donald Trump, in his State of the Union speech, earlier outlined his case for a potential attack on Iran, saying that he would not permit Tehran to acquire nuclear weapons.
- He also indicated a preference for a diplomatic resolution to the situation, despite the threat of military action.
