Foreign Nationals Evacuated From Israel, Iran Amid Escalating Conflict

As conflict escalates between Israel and Iran, numerous countries are actively evacuating their citizens through air, land, and sea routes due to widespread airspace closures across the Middle East. Bulgaria relocated its diplomats from Tehran to Azerbaijan and evacuated citizens via Egypt, while China has evacuated over 1,600 nationals from Iran and hundreds more from Israel. Vietnam has prepared comprehensive plans for the safe evacuation of its citizens, with 18 already moved from Iran and ongoing advisories for those in Israel to use land border crossings to Jordan or Egypt, emphasizing close embassy contact and strict adherence to safety protocols. Taiwan reported evacuating 23 nationals from the region by land routes, maintaining close communication with citizens and planning further responses amid concerns over regional instability. Vietnamese and Taiwanese officials continue to monitor the volatile situation closely and coordinate with regional and international partners to ensure their citizens' safety amid the ongoing conflict. The escalating missile strikes and closure of Israeli airspace have significantly complicated evacuation efforts, prompting governments to rely heavily on overland routes and neighboring countries as safe transit points.