A rocket strike hit a complex in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on February 28, which houses the Estonian embassy. All embassy staff are safe. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the threat of missile attacks remains high across the Middle East. Over the past 24 hours, hostilities have expanded beyond Iran’s borders, with Iran continuing large-scale ballistic missile and drone attacks against several Gulf states. Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna stated that Estonian citizens in the region should remain calm and stay in a safe location. “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is working around the clock to assist our citizens, and we are doing everything possible to ensure that Estonians travelling abroad can return home at the earliest opportunity. We are also in constant contact with other countries in order to organize evacuation flights if necessary,” Tsahkna said, adding that it is most important to monitor local information channels and follow their instructions. Many Middle Eastern countries have closed their airspace and airports. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs cannot predict when airspace will be opened or closed, and it is important to stress that open airspace does not guarantee that all flights will operate. Approximately 3,000 Estonian citizens are currently in the Middle East region. Yesterday, on February 28, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs updated travel advisories for Israel, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, and Jordan. The United States and Israel launched an overnight operation into Saturday aimed at overthrowing the Iranian regime. Topics: #abu #dhabi #complex Post navigation Introduction of the Järva Teataja on Thursday Festival ▸ The street art of Pärnu’s city walls will be on display
This is absolutely terrifying news. It’s incredibly worrying to hear about the attack on the Estonian embassy and the ongoing escalation of violence in the region. I hope all the staff are truly safe and that steps are being taken to protect Estonian citizens abroad. Reply
This attack on the Estonian embassy underscores the escalating instability within the Middle East and the persistent danger faced by diplomatic missions operating in the region. The continued Iranian aggression, now extending beyond its immediate borders, highlights the urgent need for international de-escalation efforts and a robust security posture for embassies worldwide. Reply