U.K. Warns of ‘Consequences’ After Tehran Embassy Attack

The U.K. will evacuate some of its diplomatic staff from Iran after its embassy in Tehran was stormed by protesters yesterday, chanting “death to the U.K.” and burning its flag.

The incursion, which came a week after the U.S. and Britain imposed additional sanctions due to Iran’s nuclear program, lasted less than two hours before police moved in, according to the Associated Press. Detained protesters will be brought before judiciary authorities, the state-run Mehr news said, citing Tehran’s police chief, Hossein Sajedinia.