With the ongoing war between Israel and Iran intensifying, various nations have raised travel advisories and initiated evacuations for their nationals caught in the conflict, while both countries have shut down their airspaces to civilian traffic.
Global Responses Intensify as Israel-Iran Conflict Escalates
Global Responses Intensify as Israel-Iran Conflict Escalates
As tensions soar between Israel and Iran, countries worldwide issue travel warnings and evacuate citizens amid airspace closures and increasing risks.
June 17, 2025, 7:14 a.m. ET — The Israel-Iran conflict has reached a critical point, prompting countries around the globe to issue travel advisories and evacuate their citizens as tensions escalate. Amid ongoing hostilities, Israel has closed its main airport and airspace to civilian flights, while Iran has similarly restricted its airspace. This situation has left few exit options for foreigners, who now rely primarily on land crossings or government-organized airlifts to escape.
The U.S. Embassy in Israel has confirmed it cannot assist Americans in departing, which coincides with the State Department elevating its travel advisory to Level 4, "Do Not Travel." This advisory highlights the extreme risks present in the region. Meanwhile, the U.S. government had previously cautioned against travel to Iran as early as March.
China has begun evacuating its citizens from both Israel and Iran, urging them to use land routes to neighboring countries. The Chinese Foreign Ministry has activated emergency consular protections to ensure the safety of its nationals.
South Korea's government has advised its citizens to leave Iran while also discouraging travel to Israel and certain areas in Iran. In Britain, the foreign secretary has encouraged British nationals in Israel to register with the Foreign Office for updates about the situation, while also advising against travel to both nations.
Russian authorities have recommended that their nationals leave Israel until conditions stabilize, with reports confirming evacuations from Iran and a suspension of consulate activities in Tehran.
As travel options dwindle and civil safety remains uncertain, countries are scrambling to secure the safety of their citizens amid the unfolding crisis.
