In a dramatic twist, Israel has temporarily closed all of its diplomatic missions worldwide amid an ongoing military operation in Iran. The Israeli Foreign Ministry announced the move on Friday, meaning that consular services are currently suspended for Israeli citizens abroad.
Overseas, citizens are urged to update their location and situation via an online form. Those in urgent need should contact the ministry's situation room directly. Authorities also advise avoiding public displays of national symbols, sharing travel details on social media, and attending large events where identification might be easier.
This decision comes right after a large-scale strike on multiple targets in Iran, including nuclear facilities. According to Iranian media, the operation resulted in the deaths of key military figures, such as Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces Mohammad Bagheri and Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Commander Hossein Salami.
In response, Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei warned that Israel had "prepared a bitter fate for itself," vowing swift retaliation. The rising tensions add another chapter to an already complex regional conflict.
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