China Urges Its Citizens to Evacuate Iran Immediately Following US Attack Threats

China has warned its citizens to evacuate from Iran as soon as possible due to a significant increase in external security risks as Iran faces the threat of US military strikes.

“Chinese nationals currently in Iran are advised to strengthen safety precautions and evacuate as soon as possible,” the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated on social media, according to AFP on Friday (27 February 2026).

Meanwhile, the United States has permitted the departure of non-essential embassy staff from Israel, as it threatens to strike Iran and pushes forward the largest military build-up in the Middle East in several decades.

This comes one day after Oman-mediated talks between Iran and the US, regarded as a last-ditch effort to avert war, though initial optimism has been dampened by Tehran’s warning that Washington must lower its “excessive demands” to reach an agreement.

Beijing’s Foreign Ministry has told its citizens to avoid travel to Iran temporarily given the current security situation.

The Chinese Foreign Ministry added that Chinese embassies and consulates in Iran and neighbouring countries will provide necessary assistance to Chinese nationals wishing to relocate via commercial flights or overland routes.