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    Italy urges its citizens to leave Iran, be vigilant across Middle East

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    Posted on February 28, 2026

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    Last updated: February 28, 2026

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    Quick Summary

    On February 27, 2026, Italy urged citizens in Iran to leave unless travel is essential, and advised heightened vigilance across the Middle East. The warning comes amid a major U.S. military buildup and embassy withdrawals from Iran by Britain and others, ahead of possible escalation in regional tens

    ROME, Feb 27 (Reuters) - Italy's foreign ministry on Friday urged its citizens to leave Iran and advised extreme caution across the Middle East, citing persistently unstable security conditions.

    "Italians in (Iran) for tourism or whose presence is not strictly necessary are urged to depart," the ministry said in a statement, adding that travel to Iraq and Lebanon was also strongly discouraged.

    It advised Italian nationals in Israel to exercise maximum caution and remain vigilant.

    Several governments have issued similar warnings in recent days. Britain said on Friday it had temporarily withdrawn its staff from Iran and closed its embassy amid rising regional tensions.

    The United States has built up a large military presence across the Middle East ahead of a possible strike on Iran, as talks between the two countries over Tehran's nuclear ambitions continue with no sign of a breakthrough.

    (Reporting by Claudia Cristoferi; Editing by Crispian Balmer)

    References

    • Italy urges its citizens to leave Iran, be vigilant across Middle East
    • UK and US staff withdrawn from embassies in Iran and Israel | World News | Sky News
    • Over 150 U.S. aircraft sweep into Europe, Middle East as Trump mulls strikes

    Key Takeaways

    • •Italy’s foreign ministry strongly advised its citizens in Iran for tourism or non-essential reasons to depart, and discouraged travel to Iraq, Lebanon, and urged caution in Israel (yahoo.com).
    • •Other nations, including the UK, have withdrawn staff and closed embassies in Tehran, operating remotely due to security concerns (news.sky.com).

    Frequently Asked Questions about Italy urges its citizens to leave Iran, be vigilant across Middle East

    1Why is Italy urging its citizens to leave Iran?

    Italy's foreign ministry recommends leaving Iran due to persistently unstable security conditions in the region.

    2Which other countries did Italy warn against traveling to?

    Italy strongly discouraged travel to Iraq and Lebanon, and advised maximum caution for those in Israel.

    3
  • •The U.S. has deployed its largest military force in the Middle East in decades—including two aircraft carrier strike groups and over 150 warplanes—signaling preparedness for possible strikes on Iran amid stalled nuclear talks (washingtonpost.com).
    • Have other governments issued similar warnings?

    Yes, several countries like Britain have temporarily withdrawn staff from Iran and issued similar advisories.

    4What is causing heightened security warnings in the Middle East?

    Rising regional tensions and increased military presence, particularly regarding Iran's nuclear program, have prompted the warnings.

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