Thai Embassy in Tehran Warns of Ongoing Middle East Crisis, High Risk of More Severe Attacks in Iran

The Thai Embassy in Tehran has announced a warning that the Middle East situation remains critical, with a high risk of a new wave of more severe attacks in Iran. Thai nationals are strictly prohibited from entering high-risk areas and must be prepared for evacuation at all times.

On 15 April 2026, reporters reported that the Department of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, posted messages and images viaFacebookregarding the highest-level security alert issued by the Royal Thai Embassy in Tehran, Iran, stating that

1. Critical situation : The two-week ceasefire is not permanent peace. There is a risk of a new wave of attacks more severe than before in Iran.

2. Highest-risk areas: Hormozgan, Bushehr, Khuzestan provinces, and Bandar Abbas city. Urgent evacuation of three workers from Bandar Abbas is scheduled for 17 April 2026.

3. Instructions for Thai nationals in Iran:

• Do not travel to high-risk areas under any circumstances.
• Do not be careless; monitor news closely.
• Be prepared for evacuation at all times.
• Keep your registration information up to date.

4. For those in Thailand: Suspend all travel to Iran under any circumstances.

However, if assistance is needed, contact the embassy's 24-hour hotline at (+98) 912 159 8699 or (+98) 912 500 7933.