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Iran: Repatriation

Asked by Alicia KearnsConservativeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 1 July 2025UIN 61274

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, how many British nationals are in Iran; and whether they will be evacuated.

Answered by Mr Hamish Falconer

We do not register numbers of British nationals (BN) overseas. We have long advised against all travel to Iran. The UK Government will not be able to evacuate or provide face-to-face assistance to BNs in Iran. If BNs intend to depart Iran across a land border and consider it safe to do so, we advise them to 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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