Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a regional advisory in response to the situation in the Middle East.
On September 19 local time, the U.S. Department of State and U.S. embassies across the Middle East issued travel information for U.S. citizens, urging them to remain vigilant, prepare for flight cancellations and temporary airspace closures, and reconsider travel to or transit through the Middle East. Noting that U.S. diplomatic facilities have also been targeted outside the Middle East, they said that U.S.-related facilities around the world could be targeted by Iran-backed groups.
Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that the outlook for the situation remains uncertain, including the continuation of attacks between Yemen’s Houthi forces and Saudi Arabia. It is urging people currently staying in, or planning to visit, the countries and territories concerned to reconfirm the travel advisories already issued and alerts issued by local embassies and other authorities, and to obtain the latest information—including potential impacts on their place of stay and flight information—from multiple sources.
The countries and territories covered are the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Yemen, Israel, Iraq, Iran, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Bahrain, Jordan, Lebanon, and Palestine.
The ministry also urges people to strictly refrain from taking photographs or videos of military facilities or attack damage, even from a distance, as doing so may be subject to enforcement action by local authorities. It also encourages travelers to register with the “Tabi-Regi” travel registration service and, for stays of three months or longer, to submit a Notification of Residence.
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