China urges citizens in Iran to evacuate, #Xinhua reports

China has advised its citizens to avoid travelling to Iran and urged those in the country to evacuate as soon as possible, citing the security situation, state news agency Xinhua reported on Friday, amid rising tensions, opens new tab between Washington and Tehran.

According to the report, China’s Foreign Ministry, together with the Chinese Embassy in Iran, called on Chinese nationals to exercise heightened caution and depart while commercial flights remain available.