Amid rising tensions between Washington and Tehran — despite the continuation of diplomatic negotiations — a growing number of countries have begun precautionary measures by asking the family members diplomats and non-essential personnel from parts of the Middle East, while issuing urgent travel advisories urging citizens to avoid Iran or leave it immediately.
The United States recently announced the withdrawal of non-essential staff and eligible family members from its embassy in Lebanon, according to a senior State Department official, reflecting mounting security concerns across the region.
Several European countries have followed suit. Finland updated its travel guidance, urging its citizens to avoid traveling to Iran and to leave both Yemen and Libya immediately, reports Al-Jarida daily.
Germany also called on its nationals to depart Iran, noting that commercial flights remain operational and that land routes are still available for exit.
Australia has taken similar precautionary steps, requesting the departure of diplomats’ family members from Israel and Lebanon due to the deteriorating security environment.
Canberra also offered voluntary departure arrangements for families of Australian diplomats stationed in the United Arab Emirates, Jordan, and Qatar, while continuing to advise its citizens in Israel and Lebanon to consider leaving as long as commercial flights are accessible.
Brazil likewise recommended last week that its citizens leave Iran, following earlier warnings issued regarding travel to both Iran and Lebanon. Poland and Sweden issued urgent calls for their nationals to leave Iran immediately, with Sweden warning that citizens who choose to remain should not expect government-assisted evacuation.
India advised its citizens currently in Iran to depart using all available transportation options, including commercial flights. Cyprus and Singapore issued similar guidance, urging citizens to avoid travel to Iran and leave the country without delay, with Singapore reiterating its recommendation to postpone all travel plans to the country.
Serbia also urged its nationals in Iran to leave as soon as possible, citing escalating tensions and fears of a worsening security situation.
These coordinated precautionary measures come as the US administration intensifies its warnings toward Tehran, while US President Donald Trump has repeatedly signaled that military options remain possible should negotiations fail to produce a satisfactory nuclear agreement.
