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Attack on the British Embassy in Iran

VIDEO: Brits close embassy in Tehran after attack, demands Iran follow suit in London

The British has withdrawn their diplomatic staff from Iran and shutdown the embassy after an attack yesterday that saw the building damaged, documents and flags burned and six people trapped for a time by protesters until they could be rescued by police.

Iran Protesters Storm UK Embassy in Tehran

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