The Ministry of Overseas Affairs of The Bahamas has issued a sequence of travel advisories for Bahamian residents, urging warning or full avoidance of journey to a number of international locations amid rising geopolitical tensions and regional instability.
The advisories—protecting Iran, the US, Israel, and the broader Center East—are geared toward defending Bahamians.
These advisories could also be associated to current army escalations between Iran, Israel, and the U.S., together with airstrikes on Iranian nuclear services and mutual missile exchanges which have considerably raised regional tensions.
Iran – Keep away from All Journey
In an advisory dated June 22, the Ministry strongly warned towards any journey to Iran. “As a result of elevated threat of regional army escalation and the chance of sudden closure of Iranian airspace and airports, Bahamians are suggested not journey to Iran underneath any circumstances,” the assertion stated.
United States – Excessive Warning in Main Cities
For the US, issued June 21, the Ministry suggested Bahamians to take “regular safety precautions” when visiting however added {that a} “excessive diploma of warning” ought to be exercised in Washington, D.C. and different main cities. The advisory included info on enhanced border screening and entry necessities for Bahamian vacationers.
Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories – Keep away from All Journey
Bahamians are additionally suggested to not journey to Israel or the Occupied Palestinian Territories—together with the West Financial institution, Gaza Strip, and Jerusalem. “This advisory comprises vital info concerning the present safety scenario in Israel,” the Ministry famous, emphasizing that journey to those areas ought to be averted fully.
Center East – Keep away from Journey to A number of Nations
A broader advisory for the Center East, additionally issued on June 22, urged Bahamians to “keep away from all non-essential journey” or “keep away from all journey” relying on the nation. The advisory covers a variety of territories, together with Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, and Yemen. The Ministry particularly listed Iran, Yemen, Iraq, Israel, the Occupied Palestinian Territories, Lebanon, and Syria as locations to keep away from altogether.
The Bahamas Ministry encourages all Bahamians touring or residing overseas to register with Bahamian authorities and to hunt consular help in emergencies by emailing [email protected].
