Russia advises citizens to temporarily avoid traveling to Iran due to risks of escalation The Russian Foreign Ministry on Thursday advised Russian citizens to temporarily avoid traveling to Iran due to the continuing risk of a new escalation throughout the country. The consultation remains unchanged from the previous instructions, according to spokeswoman Maria Zakharova. Speaking at a briefing in Moscow, Zakharova called on Russians already in Iran to remain vigilant, avoid crowds and mass events, stay away from areas near military or government sites, follow the instructions of Iranian authorities and avoid photographing critical transportation, energy or military infrastructure. The advisory came on the same day that President Vladimir Putin met with Mohsen Razai, the secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, in the Kremlin. Razai delivered a message from Iran's Supreme Leader; According to reports, the discussions dealt with regional security, post-conflict settlements and energy cooperation. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs did not specifically link the travel advice to the meeting.

Russia advises citizens to temporarily avoid traveling to Iran due to risks of escalation The Russian Foreign Ministry on Thursday advised Russian citizens to temporarily avoid traveling to Iran due to the continuing risk of a new escalation throughout the country. The consultation remains unchanged from the previous instructions, according to spokeswoman Maria Zakharova. Speaking at a briefing in Moscow, Zakharova called on Russians already in Iran to remain vigilant, avoid crowds and mass events, stay away from areas near military or government sites, follow the instructions of Iranian authorities and avoid photographing critical transportation, energy or military infrastructure. The advisory came on the same day that President Vladimir Putin met with Mohsen Razai, the secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, in the Kremlin. Razai delivered a message from Iran's Supreme Leader; According to reports, the discussions dealt with regional security, post-conflict settlements and energy cooperation. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs did not specifically link the travel advice to the meeting.