Russia, Germany and UK Urge Citizens to Avoid Traveling to the Middle East Amid Iranian Threats

Multiple articles report that Iran has vowed revenge following airstrikes that resulted in the death of a top Iranian general, and six other military officers on April 1. The attacks occurred in Iraq and were not claimed by Israel, although Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has called for Israel to be punished. Germany's Lufthansa airline has extended the suspension of its flights to Tehran due to the volatile situation in the Middle East. Russia's foreign ministry has urged citizens to refrain from traveling to the Middle East, specifically advising against visiting Israel, Lebanon, and the Palestinian territories. Germany, Russia, and Britain have called for restraint among countries in the region. Russia also stated that the security situation in Jordan remains stable.