Taiwan’s government has initiated evacuations and issued high-level travel warnings in response to escalating military conflict in the Middle East The move follows joint Israeli-U.S. military strikes on Iran and subsequent Iranian retaliation that has reportedly impacted the entire region
The administration of President Lai Ching-te stressed that the immediate priority was ensuring the safety of Taiwanese citizens abroad In a swift diplomatic response, 38 Taiwanese nationals in Israel were evacuated to neighboring Jordan, while another three Taiwanese citizens in Iran were safely moved to Turkiye
Officials have stated there are no current plans for mass evacuations, noting that the approximately 3,000 Taiwanese who are long-term residents in Middle Eastern countries are considered safe This population is primarily concentrated in Saudi Arabia
Beyond evacuations, the conflict has caused significant travel disruptions. More than 2,000 Taiwanese travelers have been affected by widespread flight cancellations as airlines adjust to the volatile security situation In response, Taipei’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has raised its travel alerts for both Iran and Israel to “red,” the highest level, which advises citizens to avoid all travel to these countries This developing situation highlights the logistical and diplomatic challenges nations face in protecting their citizens amid rapidly shifting geopolitical crises.
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