Several countries have begun withdrawing dependents of diplomatic personnel and non-essential staff from some locations in the Middle East, or advising citizens to avoid travel to Iran, amid rising tensions between Washington and Tehran.

Some international carriers have paused or adjusted services to parts of the Middle East. Here’s what travelers need to know.

New Zealand has previously announced three tranches of travel bans on 55 individuals over alleged human rights violations in Iran. Wellington has also imposed sanctions on 29 Iranian individuals and 19 Iranian entities for their alleged “support” of Russia in the war against Ukraine.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently revoked Iranian senior officials and their family members' privilege to travel to the U.S., citing ongoing oppression by the regime. Iranian ...

As global tourism leaders gather in Kenya to mark Tourism Resilience Day, Iran’s private-sector tourism industry issues an urgent appeal to WTTC. Facing sanctions, connectivity disruptions, and collapsing markets, Iran’s tourism professionals warn that ...

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates(AP) — A top Iranian security official traveled on Tuesday to Oman, the Mideast sultanate now mediating talks between Tehran and Washington over the Islamic Republic's nuclear program aimed at halting a possible American strike.