Germany urges its citizens to leave Iran immediately warning of possible flight suspension

Germany’s Foreign Ministry has renewed its strongest travel warning for Iran, urging all German nationals to leave the country immediately and advising against any non-essential travel, citing risks of retaliatory actions by Tehran over escalating nuclear sanctions.

The updated advisory was released Tuesday as part of the ministry’s “Travel and Security Guidance for Iran.”

German media have also noted that flights between Germany and Iran could soon be suspended, creating additional uncertainty for those still living in the country.

The escalation stems from Germany’s role, alongside France and the United Kingdom (E3), in triggering the snapback mechanism under UN Security Council Resolution 2231 on August 28, 2025. This 30-day process, set to culminate at the end of September, aims to reinstate pre-2015 UN sanctions on Iran’s nuclear and missile programs, including prohibitions on nuclear/missile-related exports and an arms embargo.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi condemned the move as “unjustified, illegal, and lacking any legal basis,” promising “appropriate responses” while expressing openness to diplomacy if other parties demonstrate goodwill.

Analysts say Germany’s latest travel advisory reflects Europe’s growing concern about Iran’s trajectory, as diplomatic tensions and the threat of renewed sanctions further isolate the country on the global stage.

According to German media, this is the strictest travel warning in years.