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China tells its citizens in Iran to ‘evacuate as soon as possible’
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Masked travelers use their smartphones to fill in their health declaration after checking in at the international flight check in counter at the Beijing Capital International Airport in Beijing, Dec. 29, 2022. (AP/Andy Wong)
China warns its citizens to avoid traveling to Iran, citing a “significant rise in external security risks” as the country faces threats of US strikes.
“In light of the current security situation in Iran, China’s Foreign Ministry and Chinese embassies and consulates in Iran remind Chinese citizens to avoid traveling to Iran for the time being,” Beijing’s foreign ministry says in a statement.
“Chinese nationals currently in Iran are advised to strengthen safety precautions and evacuate as soon as possible.”
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