In the wake of intensified regional tensions, Israel has shuttered 28 of its embassies and consulates around the world, including prominent missions in Washington, D.C., and London, amid mounting security concerns following Israeli airstrikes on Iranian targets, reported by Daily Hurriyet News.
The Israeli Foreign Ministry announced the closures Friday, citing “recent developments” as the driving factor. A notice posted by embassies in the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Sweden, Norway, Nigeria, Ukraine, France, and Russia confirmed the suspension of consular services until further notice.
While the ministry did not elaborate on specific threats, sources close to the matter say diplomats have been instructed to avoid public appearances and large gatherings. Intelligence officials reportedly fear retaliatory actions from Iran or its allied proxy groups.
The move follows a wave of deadly Israeli strikes in Iran earlier this week, which Israeli officials claim targeted key military infrastructure. Though Iran has yet to issue a full-scale military response, its rhetoric has intensified, and security alerts have spiked across the Middle East and beyond.
The closure of so many diplomatic missions simultaneously is rare and underscores the gravity of the current geopolitical moment. Analysts warn that the escalating shadow conflict between Israel and Iran may now be inching closer to a broader confrontation with unpredictable global ramifications.
As nations urge restraint and calls for de-escalation grow louder, the world watches with bated breath — while Israel fortifies its diplomatic front lines in anxious anticipation.
