2024-07-31: On Wednesday (31 July), the chief of the Palestinian Hamas militant group, was killed in Tehran along with one of his bodyguards. The incident occurred when his residence was struck, resulting in their deaths.
Heightened security measures and operations of security forces are to be expected. Armed clashes are possible during arrests of terror suspects. Travellers are advised to exercise high caution, to strictly avoid operations of security forces, and to follow instructions from security forces.
