Bahrain asks citizens to leave Iran, Iraq immediately

T-Mag Sunday 19/May/2019 10:09 AM
By: Times News Service
Bahrain asks citizens to leave Iran, Iraq immediately

Muscat: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Bahrain has called upon its citizens to immediately leave the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Republic of Iraq, "For their safety and security."

In a statement online, Bahrain's ministry said, "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Bahrain warns all citizens against travelling to the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Republic of Iraq at the present time, given the unstable situation in the region and the recent escalations and threats against security and stability. The Ministry stresses the need to take the utmost precautions and care."

"The Ministry of Foreign Affairs further calls upon all citizens present in the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Republic of Iraq to leave immediately for their safety and security."