Update on the security situation in the Middle East - 5 March 2026

The Crisis Cell of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Moldova is operating on a permanent basis and continues to closely monitor security developments in the Middle East.

According to information available at this time, no casualties or injured persons have been recorded among citizens of the Republic of Moldova in the monitored countries. The Republic of Moldova's diplomatic missions remain in permanent contact with local authorities and provide consular assistance to Moldovan citizens in the region.

State of Israel

The security situation remains complex, with no major changes. Citizens of the Republic of Moldova are urged to comply with the security measures established by the Israeli authorities and to remain in missile shelters until an official announcement regarding the end of alerts.

The airport remains closed to commercial flights and is expected to be used gradually only for dedicated flights returning Israeli citizens.

In the context of the security situation, through the Embassies of the Republic of Moldova and Romania in Tel Aviv, two citizens of the Republic of Moldova were able to leave Israel and safely arrived in Bucharest.

No evacuation requests have been registered from citizens of the Republic of Moldova currently in the State of Israel.

United Arab Emirates

In the context of the tense regional situation, UAE authorities continue to manage the effects of the missile and drone attacks reported in recent days. Public services are operating normally, and the authorities maintain continuous communication with foreign diplomatic missions.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomes the operation of the FlyOne flight on the Dubai-Chișinău route. This morning, 82 citizens of the Republic of Moldova safely arrived in Chișinău on this flight-one of the few air connections currently available from the Middle East region.

Given disruptions in regional airspace, such flights remain an important option for citizens' return from the area.

The next flight is planned in the near term, in accordance with the schedule approved by the UAE authorities. The MFA continues to monitor the situation and maintain contact with authorities and air operators to facilitate the return of citizens of the Republic of Moldova.

The Embassy of the Republic of Moldova in Abu Dhabi continues to provide consular assistance to Moldovan citizens affected by air transport disruptions. To date:

• 154 calls have been handled via the emergency hotline;

• 114 requests have been processed by e-mail;

• 110 evacuation requests have been registered.

UAE authorities are providing support to persons affected by flight cancellations, including by ensuring temporary accommodation for stranded passengers.

State of Qatar

The Embassy of the Republic of Moldova in Doha has registered 22 individual evacuation requests, and 32 Moldovan citizens have requested information regarding the security situation and possible options for leaving the country.

At this stage:

• 20 cases are pending;

• 2 cases are under review.

Doha Airport remains closed today as well. A decision on maintaining the closure of airspace or reopening it is expected to be taken tomorrow morning.

Qatar Airways also announced that it will operate certain flights from Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) and Muscat (Oman) starting today.

Air and maritime space remain restricted, and the Qatari authorities do not recommend evacuation at this time.

Türkiye / Lebanon

Two repatriation requests from Lebanon have been registered. The Consul of the Republic of Moldova is currently clarifying the situation of the respective persons.

Lebanon's airspace was opened intermittently yesterday, which may allow possible transit options, depending on the evolution of the security situation.

Republic of Azerbaijan

(also accredited to the Islamic Republic of Iran)
The Republic of Azerbaijan remains an important regional transit point for the evacuation of foreign citizens from Iran. The Azerbaijan-Iran land border remains closed for regular passenger traffic, and emergency exits are possible only through prior institutional coordination.

Citizens of the Republic of Moldova who may be in Iran are urged to contact the Embassy of the Republic of Moldova in Baku to coordinate potential transit or evacuation options.

Islamic Republic of Iran

The security situation in Iran remains extremely volatile, in the context of air strikes on military and government targets.

Citizens of the Republic of Moldova in Iran are urged to:

• avoid travel between provinces;

• identify the nearest shelter locations;

• avoid proximity to government and military sites;

• contact the diplomatic mission regarding possible evacuation options.

According to available information, there are currently no evacuation requests from citizens of the Republic of Moldova in Iran.

Recommendations for citizens of the Republic of Moldova

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs recommends that Moldovan citizens in the region:

• avoid non-essential travel;

• strictly follow the instructions of local authorities;

• continuously check flight status directly with airlines;

• stay in contact with the Republic of Moldova's diplomatic missions;

• rely exclusively on official sources of information.

Contact details of diplomatic missions

Embassy of the Republic of Moldova in the State of Israel
Tel.: +972 52 278 7326
Tel.: +972 52 778 9772
E-mail: [email protected]

Embassy of the Republic of Moldova in the United Arab Emirates
(also accredited to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Kingdom of Bahrain)
Tel.: +971 50 916 0778
E-mail: [email protected]

Embassy of the Republic of Moldova in the State of Qatar
(also accredited to the State of Kuwait)
Tel.: +974 3377 3417
E-mail: [email protected]

Embassy of the Republic of Moldova in the Republic of Türkiye
(also accredited to the Lebanese Republic and the Arab Republic of Egypt)
Tel.: +90 541 687 21 04
E-mail: [email protected]

Embassy of the Republic of Moldova in the Republic of Azerbaijan
(also accredited to the Islamic Republic of Iran)
Tel.: +994 50 228 51 35
E-mail: [email protected]

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is also receiving reports from citizens of the Republic of Moldova located in other countries-such as the Philippines, the Maldives, Zanzibar or Sri Lanka-who face flight cancellations or rescheduling and transit difficulties.

In such situations, citizens are advised to remain in contact with travel agencies and airlines to identify available solutions and to report any difficulties to: [email protected], for case assessment and the provision of the necessary consular support.

The MFA Crisis Cell will continue to monitor the situation on a permanent basis and will provide updates as relevant developments occur.