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Iran: British Nationals Abroad

Asked by Alicia KearnsConservativeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 3 July 2025UIN 62268

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, how many flights have been chartered to evacuate UK citizens from Iran.

Answered by Mr Hamish Falconer

Flights have been chartered to evacuate UK citizens from Israel. The UK Government has not chartered flights to evacuate UK citizens from Iran. Media reports suggest the Iranian airspace is in the process of re-opening.

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