Bahrainis warned against travelling to Iran, Iraq

Manama, May 18 (BNA): The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has warned citizens against traveling to Iran and Iraq at the present time. The ministry cited “the unstable situation in the region and the recent escalations and threats against security and stability” for the warning. In its statement, the ministry stressed the need to take utmost precautions and care and called upon all citizens in Iran and in Iraq to leave immediately for their safety and security. The ministry said that those seeking assistance should contact the Bahraini embassy in Baghdad on ‪009647814256980 and the Bahraini general consulate in Najaf on ‏‪009647728672227. The ministry’s contact number is 0097317227555.