Thailand expresses concern over situation in Middle East

An Iranian projectile leaves a trail in the sky as seen from the Israeli-occupied West Bank city of Hebron early on March 1, 2026. US President Donald Trump said on February 28 that Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was dead, after Israel and the United States launched an attack of unprecedented scale aimed at bringing down the Islamic republic. - AFP

BANGKOK: Thailand is closely monitoring the situation in the Middle East with grave concern, according to a statement on Saturday (Feb 28) issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

"We urge all the parties to prevent the conflict from further deterioration, thereby undermining international peace and security and affecting innocent civilians. Thailand reiterates the urgency of dialogue and diplomacy," the statement said.

Another statement issued the same day by the ministry said that Thai nationals without urgent business in the area are strongly advised to reconsider travel to the region at this time, given the current tense situation in the Middle East and the potential for an escalation and expansion of hostilities impacting civilians. - Xinhua