Swedish Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard on Friday called on Swedish nationals to depart Iran without delay, citing a “highly uncertain” environment across the region.
The minister used the social media platform X to reinforce a government travel advisory, urging those currently in the country to take advantage of remaining exit routes while they still exist, reports Anadolu.
Stenergard wrote “The situation in Iran and in the region is highly uncertain. I therefore wish to emphasise the importance of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs’ advisory against all travel to Iran, and the urgent appeal to Swedish citizens who are in the country to leave”.
While air travel and land borders remain functional for now, Stenergard warned that the window for departure might close.
She further cautioned that the Swedish government would be unable to provide evacuation services should the situation deteriorate further, placing the onus on individuals to secure their own safety.
“A significant personal responsibility rests with those individuals who choose to remain in Iran. The Ministry for Foreign Affairs will not be able to assist with evacuation from Iran,” the foreign minister added.
The alert follows comments from US President Donald Trump, who stated on Friday that he was “considering” a limited military strike aimed at forcing Iran into a new agreement. These remarks come as the United States continues to bolster its military footprint in the Middle East.
