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Shelters Open in Israel - Citizens Urged to Leave Iran

Published February 27, 2026, 17:10
Shelters Open in Israel - Citizens Urged to Leave Iran

Amidst rising tensions, Israel is preparing for a potential military confrontation, opening shelters for the population. China and Canada have urged their citizens to leave Iran as the US warns of an imminent attack. The mayor of the city of Beersheba has ordered the opening of all public shelters, while the State Department has approved the departure of non-essential personnel and their families from Israel. The situation is deteriorating due to the lack of progress in nuclear talks between Iran and the West, with the US expressing fears of a possible attack. Australia has also asked the families of its diplomats to leave Israel and Lebanon.