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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.
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.
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.
The UK continues to assist with repatriations, while oil prices briefly surged above $100 per barrel, sparking inflation concerns.
Cooper commended consular staff and military support, including deployed air defenses and RAF coordination, as tensions persist across the region.
La secretaria de Relaciones Exteriores del Reino Unido, Yvette Cooper, visitó Riad el 12 de marzo de 2026, reafirmando el apoyo a Arabia Saudita en medio de las tensiones regionales tras los ataques con misiles y aviones no tripulados de Irán, al tiempo que destacó la evacuación de más de 63,000 ciudadanos británicos.