The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that there have been no reported injuries to our citizens related to Israel's preemptive strike on Iran's nuclear facilities and Iran's retaliatory attacks. It is reported that about 100 of our citizens are staying in Iran.
A Ministry of Foreign Affairs official said on the 13th, “Our embassy is disseminating safety notices to our citizens staying there while continuously confirming their safety through emergency contact networks.”
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed deep concern over the deteriorating situation in the Middle East, stating, “The government hopes that tensions in the region will be alleviated soon.”
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a special travel advisory (level 2.5) for certain areas in Israel and Iran, effective from the 14th. This measure raises the existing level 2 (avoid travel) travel warning areas to a special travel advisory.
A special travel advisory corresponds to a level 2.5, which is below level 3 (recommend departure) and above level 2. It is issued when there is an urgent risk and is valid for up to 90 days from the date of issuance.
The previously issued level 3 and level 4 (prohibited travel) travel advisories for some regions in Israel and the level 3 travel advisory for some regions in Iran will remain in effect.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs urged, “We ask citizens to cancel or postpone their travel to Israel and Iran,” and added, “Those of our citizens staying in these two countries should move to safe areas unless it is urgent.”