Ministry warns over travel to Middle EastTWIN ‘RED’ ALERTS: The foreign ministry said it has instructed its overseas offices to maintain contact with Taiwanese in areas affected by unrest and urged vigilanceStaff writer, with CNAThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs yesterday urged the public to avoid nonessential travel to parts of the Middle East amid escalating tensions, adding that Iran remains under its highest-level “red” travel alert. Taiwan has also issued an “red” alert for Israel, and a “red” alert for areas along the Israel-Lebanon border. Travel advisories would be adjusted in line with the latest developments, the ministry said. Given geopolitical uncertainty in the region, the ministry urged the public to carefully assess the necessity of travel to high-risk destinations. Under the ministry’s four-tier travel alert system, advisories are classified as “gray,” “yellow,” “orange” and “red,” in ascending order of risk.

Source: Taipei Times February 28, 2026 18:00 UTC