Australia warns airspace may close, urges citizens to leave Iran
Australia warned its citizens to leave Iran immediately, citing worsening security, limited exit routes and the risk of imminent airspace closures, the foreign ministry said.
Australia’s foreign ministry has urged its citizens to leave Iran immediately, citing growing security risks and the possibility of further restrictions on exit routes.
In its latest travel advisory, the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade said departure options remain limited and warned they could narrow rapidly, including the potential closure of Iran’s airspace in the near future.
The ministry stressed that Australians who choose to remain in Iran do so at their own risk, noting that the government’s ability to provide consular assistance could be severely constrained.
It advised those still in the country to ensure they have adequate supplies of food, water and essential medicines in case they are forced to stay for an extended period.
The warning comes amid heightened security concerns in parts of Iran, with authorities reporting instability in several regions over recent weeks.
Iran has experienced periodic unrest and security disruptions in recent years, often leading to tightened controls on movement, communications blackouts and temporary travel restrictions.
Several Western governments, including the United States and European countries, have issued similar advisories, urging their nationals to avoid travel to Iran or to leave while limited exit options remain available.
Australia’s warning underscores growing international concern over Iran’s security situation, as foreign governments move to reduce risks to their citizens amid increasing uncertainty.
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