On February 20th, Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued an advisory urging its nationals to leave Iran, citing the volatility of the situation following the increase in U.S. military presence in the region.

Concurrently, the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Tehran has also called for its nationals to evacuate Iran immediately, noting that in the event of an escalation, the embassy may not be able to provide support to departing citizens.

During a press conference on Thursday, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk urged nationals to evacuate Iran amidst growing concerns of a possible U.S. strike on Iranian soil. Tusk added that “in a few hours, there may be no more possibility to evacuate Poles from Iran,” underlining Warsaw’s fears of an imminent regional conflict.

Last month, the Polish Foreign Ministry issued a similar warning on its X account, urging citizens to leave Iran and advising against all travel to the country. The statement by the Polish Foreign Ministry came amidst Iran’s brutal crackdown on protests, which claimed the lives of thousands.

Although there have been diplomatic efforts to reach an understanding between the parties, the buildup of U.S. forces in the region has raised serious concerns regarding the diplomatic efforts’ effectiveness. Many countries have issued similar warnings advising their citizens to leave Iran, concerned that talks between Washington and Tehran might fail.