According to an exclusive report by Politico, two sources revealed that the British Foreign Office has placed additional staff on standby, anticipating a potential escalation of the conflict between the US and Iran this weekend. Diplomats are concerned that Trump might further intensify his attacks on Iran. They also worry about possible retaliatory actions from Iran in the Gulf region. European governments have begun coordinating and discussing possible joint responses in case the situation worsens as feared. The question remains: if leaders or ministers of European allies hold an emergency meeting on Monday, it is not entirely clear who will represent the UK.
