Amid escalating tensions in the region, both the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan have issued warnings to their citizens, urging them to leave Lebanon immediately.
The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Sunday its call for Saudi citizens to depart Lebanese territory immediately, citing close monitoring of developments in southern Lebanon. The ministry emphasized the need to adhere to the travel ban to Lebanon.
In a similar move, the Jordanian government requested its nationals to leave Lebanon “as soon as possible.” Sufian Al-Qudah, spokesperson for the Jordanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stated that this recommendation comes as a precautionary measure in light of current regional developments.
These warnings come in the context of growing fears of a potential wide-scale regional conflict, especially following the assassination of Hamas political bureau chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran and the prominent Hezbollah leader Fouad Shukr near Beirut, in operations attributed to Israel.
The region has seen an increase in U.S. military presence in recent days, further heightening tensions. Many Arab and Western countries have intensified their calls for their citizens to leave Lebanon and Iran, with some airlines announcing the suspension of their flights.
Authorities in both countries are urging their citizens to exercise extreme caution, comply with instructions issued by relevant authorities, and emphasize the importance of registering with their respective embassies to ensure their safety.
These developments reflect the complex and volatile situation in the Middle East, with concerns about potential escalation leading to preemptive measures by various nations to protect their citizens.
The situation remains fluid, with diplomatic efforts ongoing to prevent further escalation in an already tense regional environment.