China urged its citizens to leave Iran as soon as possible on Friday amid the growing risk of US air strikes after the latest round of talks ended without a deal.
The foreign ministry in Beijing warned there had been a “significant increase in external security risks” in Iran and said its citizens should not travel to the country.
It also said those who were already there should “strengthen their security precautions and evacuate as soon as possible”.
“Chinese embassies and consulates in Iran…