China Urges Citizens to Evacuate From Iran ‘as Soon as Possible’

Iranian people walk along a sidewalk in downtown Tehran, Iran, on February 26, 2026, the final day of Iran-U.S. talks that are held in the city of Geneva. (Photo by Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto) (Photo by Morteza Nikoubazl / NurPhoto / NurPhoto via AFP)

China told its citizens on Friday to evacuate from Iran “as soon as possible”, and those in Israel to strengthen preparedness, citing a significant rise in security risks in the Middle East.

“Chinese nationals currently in Iran are advised to strengthen safety precautions and evacuate as soon as possible,” the foreign ministry said in a social media statement.

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