Encouragement from the Foreign Office for Germans to depart from Iran - Encourage Germans to depart from Iran recommended by the Foreign Ministry
The German Foreign Office has issued a travel warning for German citizens, advising them to leave Iran due to the escalating nuclear dispute between Iran and Germany, France, and the UK. This dispute is related to Iran's repeated violations of the 2015 Vienna nuclear deal.
The travel warning, which applies to the country of Iran, comes as the German embassy in Tehran's ability to provide consular assistance is currently limited. The ministry has stated that the embassy can only offer limited help to German citizens in Tehran.
The Foreign Office's warning suggests that German interests and citizens in Iran could be affected by Iran's countermeasures, which have not been specified yet. Iran has previously threatened countermeasures in response to the snapback mechanism, which has been triggered due to Iran's violations, aiming to re-impose sanctions on Iran.
Iran has criticized the snapback mechanism as illegitimate. In response, the Iranian government has warned of a "proportionate and appropriate response," without specifying concrete measures. The Iranian officials have also signaled increased military cooperation with Russia and China. Moreover, they have threatened that if sanctions are reimposed, Iran may exit the global nuclear non-proliferation treaty, and they have suggested that major US cities and Europe could be targeted by Iranian missiles in retaliation.
The German embassy in Tehran has confirmed the limited consular assistance it can provide, echoing the Foreign Office's advice for German citizens to leave Iran. The Foreign Office urges all German citizens currently in Iran to leave the country as soon as it is safe to do so.
This travel warning is a significant development in the ongoing nuclear dispute between Iran and the international community. As the situation continues to evolve, it is essential for German citizens to stay informed and follow the advice of the Foreign Office for their safety.
