Italy's foreign ministry has instructed its citizens to evacuate Iran immediately, warning of ongoing security threats throughout the Middle East. The advisory comes as multiple nations withdraw diplomatic staff and military tensions escalate in the region.
ROME – The Italian government issued an urgent advisory Friday directing its nationals to evacuate Iran immediately due to deteriorating security conditions throughout the Middle East region.
Italy’s foreign ministry released a statement warning that any Italians currently in the country for vacation purposes or non-essential business should depart without delay. The ministry also strongly discouraged any planned travel to Iraq and Lebanon.
“Italians in (Iran) for tourism or whose presence is not strictly necessary are urged to depart,” officials stated in their announcement.
Additionally, Italian citizens currently in Israel received guidance to maintain heightened awareness and exercise extreme caution while in the country.
Italy joins a growing list of nations issuing evacuation orders this week. On Friday, British officials announced they had pulled embassy personnel from Iran and temporarily shuttered their diplomatic mission as regional tensions continue to escalate.
The warnings come as the United States has significantly increased its military footprint throughout the Middle East region, preparing for potential military action against Iran. Meanwhile, diplomatic negotiations between Washington and Tehran regarding Iran’s nuclear program remain stalled with no apparent progress toward resolution.
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