Foreign Minister Tsahkna says that bad things are happening in the Middle East.
Flights are not operating. No one knows when flights will resume. Iran's actions are making things worse. There is no peace.
We know where Estonian citizens are. There are many Estonians in Dubai. Information is being shared in a WhatsApp group. There is misinformation in the group. Do not go to the airport unless there is a confirmed message.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs warns: the Middle East is dangerous. Information is being continuously shared.
The state cannot bring Estonian citizens back from there. Flights are disrupted. The European Union believes flights are not necessary. Only the northern route is difficult.
Defence Minister Pevkur has moved away from Dubai. He is in a safe location.
There are 1,527 Estonians in the Emirates. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs knows the location of 1,040 people in the Emirates. Fewer people are in Oman, Qatar, Israel, and Saudi Arabia.