This picture shows a view of Jerusalem with and empty Al-Aqsa Mosque compound and its Dome of the Rock on February 28, 2026. The Israeli military said it detected missiles launched from Iran on February 28 as sirens sounded across several parts of the country, after Israel earlier launched strikes on Iran.  Photo: VCG

The Chinese Embassy in Israel on Sunday issued a notice regarding the registration for relocation and evacuation of Chinese nationals in Israel after the US and Israel launched strikes against Iran. Multiple embassies in the Middle East, including those in Turkey, Azerbaijan, and Iraq, have issued notices for Chinese nationals who evacuated from Iran to these countries.

The Chinese Embassy in Israel said that at present, Israel continues to be subjected to missile and drone attacks, and the security situation remains severe, with the possibility of further deterioration not ruled out.

Thus, Chinese nationals currently in Israel (including compatriots from Hong Kong, Macao special administrative regions, and island of Taiwan) are advised, on the premise of ensuring their personal safety, to relocate as soon as possible to safer areas within Israel (away from central Tel Aviv, Haifa, and Jerusalem; away from military units, sensitive institutions, and major transportation hubs; and away from government agencies and key infrastructure facilities) to seek shelter, or to evacuate to Egypt via the Taba border crossing for safety, said the embassy.

Photo: QR code issued by Chinese Embassy in Israel for registration for evacuation and relocation

Israel and the US launched military strikes against Iran on Saturday morning. The Israeli government has issued a nationwide alert, announcing that beginning at 8:00 am on Saturday, all work and school activities would be suspended and all non-essential activities halted and Israeli airspace has been closed, according to a statement published on the WeChat account of the Chinese Embassy in Israel on Saturday. The local security situation is extremely severe, the embassy said in the statement.

The Chinese Embassy in Iran told the Global Times on Saturday that it has so far received no reports of Chinese casualties after the US and Israel launched strikes against Iran. The Global Times also learned from the president of the Iran Federation of Chinese Organizations that, acting on instructions from the Chinese Embassy in Iran, the organization is making evacuation preparations and expects to carry out an orderly withdrawal from Iran via land border crossings once conditions permit.

On Sunday, the Chinese Embassy in Iran warned that at present, the security situation in Iran and its surrounding regions has become more complex and severe. The Chinese Embassy in Iran once again reminds Chinese nationals in the country to closely follow developments and strengthen their safety precautions.

It is learned that the Bajgiran border crossing between Iran and Turkmenistan has been closed, while the Sarakhs border crossing remains open and may be used provided personal safety can be ensured, said the embassy.

According to the Chinese embassy in Turkmenistan on Sunday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan announced on Saturday that Turkmenistan Airlines would suspend flights between Ashgabat and Jeddah, Dubai, and Abu Dhabi from March 1 to March 5, 2026.

Chinese citizens who must travel to the above-mentioned destinations via Turkmenistan are advised to closely monitor flight information, make reasonable travel arrangements, and enhance their safety awareness, said the embassy.

Airlines serving the Middle East canceled and diverted flights on Saturday after the US and Israel launched deadly strikes on Iran, including its capital Tehran, according to BBC.

In order to help Chinese nationals in Iran to evacuate, Chinese Embassy in Iraq said on Sunday that the Chinese Consulate General in Basra has dispatched a working group to the Shalamcheh border crossing to station there and handle on-site services.

The Chinese embassy in Turkey also said that at present, three Turkey-Iran border crossings remain open: the Kapıköy crossing in Turkey's Van Province (connected to Iran's Razi crossing), the Gürbulak crossing in Ağrı Province (connected to Iran's Bazargan crossing), and the Esendere crossing in Hakkari Province (connected to Iran's Sero crossing). Travelers are advised to closely monitor any changes to the operating status of these border crossings.

The Chinese Embassy in Azerbaijan also said on Saturday that it stands ready to provide necessary assistance to Chinese citizens entering Azerbaijan or transiting through Azerbaijan on their way back to China.