Vietnamese citizens remain safe amid escalating conflict between Israel and Iran

Iranians take to the streets after the attack on Israel. (Photo: Reuters)

On April 14, according to information from the Vietnamese Embassy in Israel and the Vietnamese Embassy in Iran, the escalating tensions between Israel and Iran in recent days have become complicated and continue to escalate.

Previously, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs directed Vietnamese embassies in the Middle East to closely coordinate with local authorities and diplomatic missions in the area, strengthen citizen protection measures, assign staff on duty, and regularly contact Vietnamese community leaders in the areas to continuously update information. So far, the situation of Vietnamese citizens in the areas remains safe.

Following the direction of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs , the Vietnamese Embassy in Israel and the Vietnamese Embassy in Iran have advised citizens on measures to ensure security and safety and will continue to closely monitor the situation, maintain regular contact with the Vietnamese community, develop citizen protection plans appropriate to the developments of the conflict, and protect the safety of Vietnamese citizens.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs recommends that Vietnamese citizens temporarily avoid areas where conflicts occur. Vietnamese citizens in the area should closely monitor the situation; proactively take necessary security and safety measures; strictly comply with local government regulations, avoid large gatherings and limit travel; and immediately contact the Vietnamese Embassy in Israel and the Vietnamese Embassy in Iran when encountering difficulties and needing assistance.

Vietnamese citizens in need of assistance can contact the Vietnamese Embassy in Israel at +972-50-818-6116 and +972-52-727-4248, +972-50-994-0889, the Vietnamese Embassy in Iran at +98 21 22411670 and +98 9306 459 865; the Citizen Protection Hotline of the Consular Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs at +84 981 84 84 84.

Source: https://baotuyenquang.com.vn/cong-dan-viet-nam-van-an-toan-trong-boi-canh-leo-thang-xung-dot-giua-israel-va-iran-190580.html