In light of the escalation of military operations in the Persian… (мид · персидский · залив)
In light of the escalation of military operations in the Persian Gulf region, we call on Russian citizens to exercise maximum caution, take additional personal safety measures, maintain contact with tour operators and airlines, carefully monitor notifications/warnings from local authorities, Ministry of Foreign Affairs messages, and Russian diplomatic missions abroad,
Consensus
- The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a warning to Russian citizens in Persian Gulf countries about the escalation of conflict in the region.
- Russian travelers are advised to maintain contact with tour operators and airlines.
- Travelers should monitor warnings from local authorities and Russian diplomatic missions.
- Citizens are recommended to avoid potentially dangerous areas, especially near military facilities and critical infrastructure.
- In case of threat of missile or drone attacks, individuals should immediately seek shelter in safe locations.
- Russian citizens are advised not to share videos of air defense operations or attack aftermath on social media due to potential legal consequences in the region.
Points of divergence
- The conflict between Tehran and Washington resumed on July 8, with Iran attacking U.S. bases in Jordan, Bahrain, Kuwait, and U.S. facilities near the Strait of Hormuz; Iran also reported a U.S. strike on the port city of Bushehr; the U.S. considers expanding military operations to include capturing the island of Khark. — kommersant
- Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that U.S. strikes against Iran violate a signed memorandum and cause destruction of civilian infrastructure not only in Iran but also in other Persian Gulf countries. — vesti
Coverage (4 sources)
- Russian Foreign Ministry Calls for Caution Among Russians Due to Escalation in the Middle East — РИАМО
- Foreign Ministry urges Russian tourists to stay in touch due to situation in the Persian Gulf — Коммерсантъ
- Foreign Ministry urges Russians to take safety measures amid escalation in the Middle East — Вести
- Russian Foreign Ministry urges caution amid escalation in the Persian Gulf — Интерфакс