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Posted on February 28, 2026
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Add as preferred source on GoogleOn 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 Britain said on Friday it had temporarily withdrawn its staff from Iran and closed its embassy amid rising regional tensions.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)
Italy's foreign ministry recommends leaving Iran due to persistently unstable security conditions in the region.
Italy strongly discouraged travel to Iraq and Lebanon, and advised maximum caution for those in Israel.
Yes, several countries like Britain have temporarily withdrawn staff from Iran and issued similar advisories.
Rising regional tensions and increased military presence, particularly regarding Iran's nuclear program, have prompted the warnings.
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