Suspicious Item Found Near U.S. Embassy in the UK

Due to the discovery of a suspicious item, the London police have cordoned off the area near the U.S. Embassy in the UK capital. This was announced by the department on its page on the X social network.

"Roadblocks have been set up in the area as a precaution while police investigate the suspicious item," the statement said.

Earlier, the police notified citizens that a "controlled explosion" was being carried out. The investigation into the incident is ongoing.

British media simultaneously report that access to the embassy has been restricted, meaning that employees' movements are limited due to security concerns.