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flag UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper visited Riyadh on March 12, 2026, reaffirming support for Saudi Arabia amid regional tensions following Iran’s missile and drone attacks, while highlighting the evacuation of over 63,000 British nationals.

flag Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper visited Riyadh on March 12, 2026, marking the first UK ministerial trip to the Gulf since Iran’s escalation of missile and drone attacks. flag She reaffirmed Britain’s support for Saudi Arabia and regional stability, praising efforts to evacuate over 63,000 British nationals amid disrupted travel, limited flights, and ongoing airspace closures. flag The UK continues to assist with repatriations, while oil prices briefly surged above $100 per barrel, sparking inflation concerns. flag Cooper commended consular staff and military support, including deployed air defenses and RAF coordination, as tensions persist across the region.

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