Russia Advises Its Citizens to Avoid Travel to Iran and Confirms Close Monitoring of Developments

Moscow, Nov 5 (KUNA) -- The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday urged its citizens to temporarily refrain from traveling to Iran until the situation stabilizes, and advised them to exercise caution and stay informed about security developments. In a brief statement, the ministry said Moscow was closely following developments surrounding Iran, emphasizing the importance of intensifying diplomatic efforts to normalize the situation and avoid further escalation in the region. These developments come amid ongoing regional tensions linked to the Iranian file, with concerns about the resumption of military confrontations and their repercussions on the security and stability of the region. On November 2, Maria Zakharova, spokesperson for the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, expressed Moscow’s concern over reports suggesting the possibility of new military operations against Iran, stressing the need to bolster diplomatic efforts and support mediation initiatives to reach acceptable solutions for the parties concerned. (End) D.A.N. / M.A.A.