Mass Evacuation Ordered: Iran Warns Gulf Nations as Regional War Escalates
A former member of the Iranian negotiation team has issued an urgent directive for all personnel to evacuate major Gulf states, warning that ships near the Strait of Hormuz are in immediate peril.
A grave announcement from a figure formerly linked to the Iranian regime has triggered widespread alarm across the Middle East. Seyed Mohammad Marandi, who once served on the Iranian negotiating team, posted a direct and threatening message on the social media platform X, urging an immediate departure of all foreign personnel from the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait. His statement, which underscored the extreme volatility of the current regional war, suggested that the window for safety is closing rapidly.
The warning extended beyond land-based personnel to those navigating the strategic waters of the Persian Gulf. Marandi explicitly advised sailors on all vessels in the region to prepare to abandon their ships immediately, claiming that the situation has reached a critical stage. He placed particular emphasis on the dangers facing vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, asserting that these ships would be the primary targets of destruction should the situation deteriorate further. The declaration has caused intense concern among international maritime operators and residents of the Gulf states, as the region remains on edge.
While the Iranian government has not officially endorsed these specific statements, the rhetoric reflects the heightened state of tension as the current ceasefire nears its expiration. The warning comes at a time when diplomatic efforts are struggling to gain traction, and military movements have increased across the region. With the deadline for the ceasefire approaching in Washington, the prospect of a renewed and more intense phase of the war looms large. Nations in the Gulf are now assessing the reliability of these threats, while global markets brace for the potential impact of a full-scale maritime crisis near one of the world's most vital energy choke points.