In a statement published on Wednesday evening on the social media platform X, the ministry warned that ongoing tensions could lead to serious disruptions to air travel, including flight delays, cancellations and potential airspace closures.
Polish citizens were advised to monitor official ministry communications closely and to remain in contact with airlines for the latest information on flight schedules and possible route changes.
“Due to the unstable security situation in the Persian Gulf and the Middle East, we remind travellers of the elevated warnings currently in force,” the ministry said.
An accompanying graphic explicitly called on travellers to defer travel “to and through the Persian Gulf”, highlighting the high risk of disruption caused by possible airport closures or operational difficulties.
Poland urges citizens to leave Iran immediately
The ministry also renewed its appeal to Polish nationals currently in Iran to leave the country immediately.
“We remind you: leave Iran without delay, do not travel there now,” said Maciej Wewiór, the ministry’s spokesperson, in a separate post.
The warnings come as fears grow of a potential US military intervention in Iran. On Wednesday evening, the Reuters news agency reported — citing Western officials — that such an intervention could take place within the next 24 hours.
The commander of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard has warned that Tehran would respond “decisively” to any attack by the United States or Israel.
One Western military official told Reuters that while indications point to a possible imminent strike, maintaining uncertainty is a deliberate element of US strategy.
An Israeli official added that President Donald Trump appears to have made a decision in principle to intervene, though the timing and scope of any action remain unclear.
Protests in Iran face violent crackdown
In recent days, the US president has threatened military action against Iran in response to the brutal suppression of anti-government protests and reports that Iranian authorities are seeking the death penalty for detained demonstrators.
The Polish state news agency PAP reports that protests which began on 28 December have been met with a severe crackdown by Iranian security forces.
Verifying developments on the ground has been made difficult by an extensive internet blackout imposed by the authorities in Tehran.
According to varying estimates from media outlets and non-governmental organisations, the number of people killed during the suppression of the protests ranges from several hundred to as many as 20,000.
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