Iranian Foreign Ministry has urged Iranian citizens who are now on the territory of Ukraine to leave the country amid escalation of conflict there.

IRNA says the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran released a statement on October 21 calling on Iranian citizens to leave Ukraine.

The statement said that due to the escalation of the military conflict and increased insecurity in Ukraine, all Iranian citizens are advised to avoid traveling to Ukraine.

All Iranian nationals residing in Ukraine should immediately leave the country to protect their lives and safety, the statement added.