Serbia and Sweden have urged their citizens to leave Iran following threats of military action from US President Donald Trump over Tehran’s nuclear programme.
The Serbian government had already issued a travel advisory in mid January, warning its nationals not to visit Iran amid a violent crackdown on mass protests by the country’s clerical authorities. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated on its website that, “Due to the deteriorating security situation, citizens of the Republic of Serbia are not recommended to travel to Iran in the coming period. All those who are in Iran are recommended to leave the country as soon as possible.”
Separately, Sweden’s Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard posted on X a “strong appeal addressed to Swedish citizens who are in Iran to leave,” citing concerns over rising tensions.
Iran, meanwhile, indicated on Friday that it is seeking a swift deal with the United States on its nuclear programme, a longstanding source of friction between the two countries. However, Trump ordered a major naval build up in the Middle East and stated that he was “considering” a limited military strike if negotiations fail.
The warnings come amid heightened international concern over the potential for escalation in the region and the safety of foreign nationals in Iran.
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