According to Reuters, on February 27, the UK temporarily withdrew its staff from Iran and closed its embassy due to security concerns. On the same day, the Italian Foreign Ministry advised its citizens in Iran without "urgent necessity" to leave the country and called for caution throughout the Middle East, particularly emphasizing the importance of vigilance for Italians in Israel.
Additionally, Poland reportedly urged its citizens to leave Iran, Israel, and Lebanon immediately, citing possible restrictions on civil air travel.
Australia announced that the spouses and children of diplomats in Israel and Lebanon must leave these countries; citizens are also advised to consider departing while commercial flights are still available.
Reports indicate that the US is withdrawing some of its staff and family members of diplomats from the region: earlier, Reuters reported on the withdrawal of non-essential personnel from the embassy in Lebanon, as well as "authorized departures" for non-emergency staff and their families from Israel.
Similar recommendations have been issued by the embassies of Canada, China, and India.
