Bulgaria urged its citizens to immediately leave Iran due to the escalated tensions in the Middle East, Anadolu reports.

Bulgarians in the country are advised to strictly follow the security instructions of the local authorities, stay informed about the situation, and avoid visiting military sites and mass rallies, the Foreign Ministry said in a statement.

It also recommended that Bulgarian nationals in Iran promptly contact the Bulgarian Embassy in Tehran to provide details on their whereabouts and the intended duration of their stay, either by calling the Embassy or e-mailing the General Consulate in Tehran.