Chinese advised against traveling to countries affected by Iran military strikes

The Foreign Ministry advised Chinese citizens on Sunday to closely monitor developments and refrain from traveling to countries and regions surrounding Iran that have been affected by military strikes.

The United States and Israel launched on Saturday military operations against Iran. In response, Iranian forces carried out strikes on US military bases in the Middle East. Several of Iran's neighboring countries have closed their airspace, and international flights have been suspended.

There have been reports of injuries to Chinese citizens, and a number of travelers are currently stranded in the affected areas, according to the ministry.

The ministry urged Chinese citizens already in the relevant countries and regions to further strengthen personal safety precautions and avoid sensitive locations such as military facilities and sites of demonstrations or gatherings.

In case of emergency, they are advised to call the police immediately and contact local Chinese diplomatic missions for assistance.