March 1, 2026 Update 5

President Nicuşor Dan assured on Sunday that Romania is out of danger despite of the deteriorating security context in the Middle East

Newsroom, 01.03.2026, 18:09

Bucharest – Even though the current security context in the Middle East has significantly deteriorated, Romania is out of any danger, President Nicuşor Dan assured on Sunday. The priority at present is the safety of Romanian citizens in conflict areas, he wrote on Facebook. According to him, Bucharest will continue to act responsibly, in coordination with its partners, for stability and security. The Romanian Foreign Minister Oana Ţoiu on Sunday announced her participation  in an extraordinary meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council of the European Union, for discussions on diplomatic dialogue paths to prevent a long-term conflict in the Middle East. Previously, the FM conveyed that Romania supported the right of Iranians to freedom, security and to choose their future, but that the risk of a spiral of violence remained a major concern, and international collaboration to de-escalate the situation is essential, as is ensuring the safety of Romanian citizens. Romanian representations are in contact with approximately 1,000 people who have requested consular assistance. Hundreds of Romanians have been turned away or have been stranded in the region, after flights to or from destinations in the Middle East were canceled or redirected. Romanian diplomacy strongly recommends avoiding non-essential travel to Iran and Israel, as well as to Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.