Due to increased tensions in the Middle East, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) recommends against traveling to the Persian Gulf states.
The ministry said that as tensions in the Middle East continue, renewed military action has emerged, posing a threat to the wider region. Although a ceasefire has been announced, further action is not expected.
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, some countries may close their airspace as a result, and therefore Lithuanian citizens are advised not to travel to the Persian Gulf countries.
"We recommend that Lithuanians in Bahrain, Iraq, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman and Saudi Arabia remain in safe places, follow local government announcements and follow local government instructions regarding safety," the statement released on Monday states.
The security situation in the region deteriorated on June 13 when Israel struck Iran. The attack on Tehran's nuclear and military facilities and top military officials was justified by the Jewish state's leaders as an attempt to thwart the country's efforts to develop nuclear weapons. The Israeli strikes also hit residential areas.
Iran, which has so far insisted its nuclear program is for civilian purposes, responded to Israel with its own missile attacks.
The United States entered the conflict last weekend, carrying out massive air strikes that Washington said destroyed Tehran's nuclear program, although some officials warned that the extent of the damage was still unclear.
Iran announced on Monday that it had attacked JAV force base in Qatar. According to Qatari representatives, these attacks were successfully repelled.
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