Singapore embassies in Middle East monitoring situation in region closely amid US-Israel attacks in Iran
SINGAPORE – Singapore embassies in the Middle East advised Singaporeans there to exercise caution and stay updated on regional developments amid heightened tensions on Feb 28.
In a Facebook post that day, the Singapore Embassy in Doha said Singaporeans in Qatar are “advised to continue to keep themselves updated through news on developments in the region, pay attention to official communications and heed the advice of the Qatari government should these be issued”.
Likewise, the Singapore Embassy in Abu Dhabi and Consulate-General in Dubai said: “As regional tensions continue to escalate, Singaporeans in the UAE are advised to exercise caution, follow the guidance of the local authorities, and monitor local news for updates.”
The embassies added that they are monitoring the situation in the region closely, and advised Singaporeans to register with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) to remain contactable. This can be done at
https://eregister.mfa.gov.sg
Those who need consular assistance can also contact MFA on +65-6379-8800/8855.
launched a pre-emptive attack against Iran
, pushing the Middle East into a renewed military confrontation. US President Donald Trump also said the US had
begun “major combat operations”
in Iran.
This comes after Mr Trump on Feb 24 briefly laid out his case for a possible attack on Iran in his
State of the Union address
to Congress.
advised Singaporeans to leave Iran
while flights remain available amid heightened regional tensions and public demonstrations there.
Besides the US, other countries like Britain, China, and India have
advised their citizens or diplomats to leave
some parts of the Middle East, including Beirut and Tel Aviv. Australia, Poland, Finland and Sweden are also advising citizens to leave the region.
The Straits Times has reached out to MFA for more information.