Israel has temporarily closed all diplomatic missions worldwide as tensions escalate following military strikes in Iran, the Israeli Foreign Ministry announced Friday. The move leaves citizens abroad without consular support amid rising security risks.
What You Need to Know
• Israelis overseas must submit their location via an online form and contact a crisis hotline for emergencies.
• Authorities warn against displaying national symbols, sharing travel plans online, or attending pro-Israel events.
• The closures follow Friday’s large-scale strikes on Iranian targets, including nuclear facilities, which reportedly killed senior military figures like IRGC Commander Hossein Salami.
Iran’s Response
Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei vowed retaliation, stating Israel had “prepared a bitter fate for itself.” Iranian media confirmed casualties among top commanders, raising fears of further regional instability.
Travelers and expats are urged to stay vigilant as cross-border tensions reach boiling point. More updates to follow.
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