WANA (Aug 29) – The German government has urged its citizens to leave Iran immediately and advised others not to travel to the country.

 

According to various news agencies, Germany expressed concerns over potential retaliatory measures by Iran in response to the reactivation of the UN “Snapback” mechanism in the Security Council.

 

On Thursday, the United Kingdom, France, and Germany initiated a 30-day process to reimpose UN sanctions on Iran—a move that experts warn could escalate tensions just two months after the conflict between Iran and Israel.

 

In a statement posted on its official website, the German Foreign Ministry said: “Given repeated threats from Iranian government officials regarding this matter, the possibility that German interests and citizens could be affected by retaliatory actions in Iran cannot be ruled out. Currently, the German Embassy in Tehran can only provide limited consular assistance on-site.”

German Embassy in Tehran, Iran, January 5, 2023. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency)