The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced a ban on UAE citizens traveling to Iran, Lebanon and Iraq, against the backdrop of security and political developments taking place in the region. In a statement, the Ministry called on all Emirati citizens currently in the three countries to quickly leave and return to the Emirates as soon as possible, as part of the precautionary measures taken by the Gulf state to ensure the safety of its citizens abroad. The Foreign Ministry stressed the importance of citizens adhering to the instructions and warnings issued by it, stressing the necessity of communicating with it for those in Iran, Lebanon and Iraq, to ​​follow up on their conditions and provide the necessary support when needed.