China urges citizens to leave Iran
China again urges nationals to exit Iran immediately, citing security risks
China has once again told its citizens in Iran to leave the country as soon as possible, warning that security risks remain despite a fragile ceasefire that has paused strikes.
Chinese authorities had already issued a similar evacuation warning on Feb. 27, just one day before U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran began the current escalation.
China warns citizens to avoid travel to Iran
In a fresh notice released Thursday, Chinese diplomatic missions in Iran stressed that the situation on the ground remains unstable, even though parts of Iranian airspace have reopened to civilian flights. Authorities described the broader regional environment as fragile, with security conditions still shifting and unpredictable.
The advisory, issued by China’s embassy in Tehran along with its consulates, urged nationals to stay alert, steer clear of sensitive locations such as government and military sites, and move to safer areas without delay.
Officials also highlighted what those who remain should do in case of trouble. Citizens still in Iran were encouraged to quickly contact local security forces during emergencies and reach out to Chinese diplomatic missions for assistance. Lire la suite »