Russia Advises Its Citizens Against Travel to Iran

The Russian Foreign Ministry advised Russian citizens to temporarily refrain from traveling to Iran until the situation is resolved.

Maria Zakharova, the official spokesperson for the ministry, stated: "With the continuing risks of new escalation around Iran, the recommendations for Russian citizens remain unchanged; we advise temporarily refraining from travel to Iran until the situation eases."

The spokesperson added: "We ask our citizens currently in Iran to exercise vigilance, avoid crowds and places of mass events, and stay away from areas near military and government facilities," as reported by RT (Russia Today).

She continued: "The ministry is closely monitoring the situation and urges Russian citizens in Iran to strictly comply with all directives issued by the Iranian authorities."