Ghana has activated an emergency preparedness plan to evacuate its citizens from the Middle East if necessary, following a recent advisory from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

• Ghana is initiating the evacuation of some Embassy of Ghana staff in Tehran, retaining essential personnel.
• The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ghana advised its nationals to avoid non-essential travel and to stay indoors in affected areas.
• The government urged all parties involved in the Middle East situation to exercise restraint and de-escalate.