Security situation in Iran worsens, says Bosnian ambassador
The Ambassador of Bosnia and Herzegovina to Iran, Nijaz Čardaklija, told FENA that the security situation in the country has further deteriorated over the past two days, with intensified airstrikes.
He confirmed that the evacuation of citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina who requested assistance from the Embassy is currently underway, CE Report quotes FENA.
“The situation has worsened compared to Saturday and Sunday. In the last two days there has been a clear escalation of strikes across the territory of the Islamic Republic of Iran,” the ambassador emphasized.
According to him, the attacks are continuous.
“We are experiencing very strong strikes both during the day and at night, which is difficult for the people here, for Iranians, but also for citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina who are here. The attacks were ongoing until just recently, and I expect there will certainly be another series of strikes this evening,” he said.
He noted that three citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina contacted the Embassy in Tehran today requesting evacuation.
“The Embassy assisted them, of course, that is our duty. One citizen of Bosnia and Herzegovina is already on the territory of the Republic of Türkiye, and the other two will leave Iran according to their plan on Friday, March 6, and they should then be on Turkish territory,” Čardaklija stated.
He stressed that there is a special procedure established by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye and that the Embassy of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Tehran is closely cooperating with the Embassy of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Ankara.
“I take this opportunity to thank my colleague, Ambassador Mirsada Čolaković, for her personal engagement in ensuring that everything proceeds in the best possible order,” he added.
Speaking about the total number of Bosnia and Herzegovina citizens in Iran, the ambassador clarified that with the evacuation of the three citizens, the organized departure process for those who requested assistance will practically be completed.
According to him, two more citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina remain in Tehran. One has already left the capital and moved to the north of the country, several hours’ drive from Tehran, outside the zone of heightened risk. The other, who has a family of Iranian nationals, does not intend to leave Iran.
Additionally, one citizen of Bosnia and Herzegovina is staying in the city of Qom. She is married to an Iranian national and, according to the ambassador, has not expressed interest in leaving the country.
The United States and Israel launched attacks on Iran on Saturday, February 28, during which numerous civilian facilities were reportedly hit. According to international media reports, the airstrikes and missile attacks have targeted military and infrastructure sites, while both sides claim to be acting within defensive operations.
Long-range missiles and drones have reportedly been used in the attacks, with certain parts of Iranian territory affected, including the wider area of the capital, Tehran. The international community has called for urgent de-escalation and restraint, warning of the risk of broader regional destabilization in the Middle East.
The security situation remains uncertain, and the number of civilian casualties and the extent of material damage are still being assessed. Many countries have activated crisis mechanisms and are considering evacuating their citizens from the affected areas.
