Burkina Faso has issued security and evacuation guidance to its citizens living in Iran and other Middle Eastern countries following the continued deterioration of the security situation since February 28, 2026.
In a statement released Wednesday, the Burkinabè Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that the country’s embassy in Tehran has established a mechanism to assist nationals who wish to voluntarily return to Burkina Faso.
According to the statement, the initiative was launched under instructions from Burkina Faso’s authorities and is being implemented in coordination with Iranian officials and the Burkinabè embassy in Ankara, Türkiye, to facilitate travel arrangements and transit procedures.
The embassy has invited Burkinabè citizens who wish to return home to register with the representative of the High Council of Burkinabè Abroad in Iran, with a deadline set for March 13, 2026.
In a separate advisory, authorities urged nationals in the region to strictly follow security measures issued by local authorities, limit their movements to essential travel, cooperate with officials and avoid contact with unknown individuals.
The measures come as tensions and instability linked to the ongoing conflict in the region continue to raise concerns for the safety of foreign nationals.
Source: AA
