ISTANBUL

Belgium urged its citizens Friday to avoid traveling to Iran, Israel and Lebanon, citing growing instability in the region, while asking Belgian nationals in Iran to leave as soon as possible.

“Given the unstable situation in the region over the past few days, I would like to reiterate the travel warnings currently in force and advise all Belgians in the region to remain vigilant, follow the instructions of local authorities and carefully consult the travel advice issued by the Foreign Ministry,” Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Maxime Prevot said on US social media company X.

He advised against non-essential travel to Israel and Lebanon, stressing that travel to Iran should be avoided entirely.

“Travel to Iran for any reason is strongly discouraged for Belgian citizens and dual nationals,” Prevot added.

The foreign minister also urged Belgians in Iran to leave at the earliest opportunity, underscoring Brussels’ concern about the deteriorating regional security environment.