Germany issues strong travel warning for Iran amid nuclear tensions

The German Foreign Ministry has strengthened its travel recommendations for Iran in response to escalating concerns over the country’s nuclear program.

The ministry stated that German citizens are strongly advised not to travel to Iran. “German citizens are strongly advised to leave Iran,” the announcement said.

The stricter guidance follows the activation of the “snapback” sanctions mechanism on August 28 by the UK, France, and Germany, citing Iran’s repeated and serious violations of the 2015 Vienna nuclear agreement (JCPOA).

The Foreign Ministry warned that, given past threats by Iranian officials, German interests and citizens could be affected by potential retaliatory measures.

Currently, the German embassy in Tehran is only able to provide “limited” consular services on the ground, further emphasising the risks for travellers.

Iran has long maintained that its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes, yet it remains the only non-nuclear-weapon state enriching uranium to a high level of 60 per cent.

Over the years, European countries have grown increasingly sceptical of Tehran due to unsuccessful negotiations over its nuclear activities.

By Tamilla Hasanova