The Gulf is once again in turmoil after relations between the neighbouring countries of Iran and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) were escalated to a new level of tension.

General Luong Tam Quang, Politburo Member and Minister of Public Security, hosted a reception in Ha Noi on July 23 for Akbar Ghasemi Ali Abadi, Iranian Ambassador to Viet Nam, who paid a courtesy call at the start of his diplomatic tenure.

The agreement reached by the US and Iran to end their conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz has been welcomed by advocates of peace, raising hopes of easing the global energy crisis. However, analysts caution that the disruption caused to oil and gas production, transportation and exports will take considerable time to fully reverse.

The Viet Nam Maritime and Inland Waterways Administration (VIMAWA) has urged the Ministry of Construction to request the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) to work with its Iranian counterpart to support and prioritise the safe passage of Vietnamese vessels and crews through the Strait of Hormuz.

The Civil Aviation Authority of Viet Nam (CAAV) has issued an update on some active notices to air missions (NOTAMs) in the Middle East conflict zones.

Escalating conflict in the Middle East has pushed the global energy market into a period of serious instability, with oil prices rising steadily while supply continues to tighten. In this context, many countries are rushing to release strategic reserves in an effort to cool the surge in oil prices.

The MoFA advised Vietnamese citizens not to travel to Iran or Israel at this time, or to neighbouring areas affected by the conflict unless absolutely necessary.

Vietnamese citizens were recommended to minimise travel between cities during this sensitive period, stay near areas with shelters, proactively develop safety plans for themselves and their families, and be prepared to return to Viet Nam or relocate to a third country when possible.

As one of the first countries to recognise the State of Palestine, Viet Nam welcomes all efforts to bring lasting peace to the Gaza Strip for the benefit of the Palestinian people, on the basis of international law and the United Nations Charter.

Iran has announced that inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will be allowed to return to the country.

Vietnamese nationals residing, working, and studying in Israel and Iran need to strictly follow the host countries' security and safety guidelines as well as maintain regular contact with the Vietnamese representative offices in these nations, she said.

The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel has issued a letter expressing gratitude to the Vietnamese community in the country for their solidarity, cooperation, and strict compliance with safety guidelines issued by the Israel Home Front Command during the recent period of heightened tensions stemming from the conflict between Israel and Iran.

Viet Nam’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has worked closely with domestic authorities and representative offices in Israel, Iran, and adjacent areas to monitor developments and implement response measures amidst the escalating tensions between the two countries.

The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel has issued urgent safety advice to Vietnamese citizens following an escalation in the Israel – Iran tensions as the US conducted strikes on Iran’s three nuclear sites, namely Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan on early June 22 morning.

Amid escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, the Vietnamese Embassy in Israel has announced urgent measures to safeguard Vietnamese citizens, including compiling a list of nationals and collecting information on evacuation requests from the Vietnamese community in Israel.

The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel has advised Vietnamese nationals to avoid non-essential travel and strictly follow local safety guidelines amid rising tensions and conflict between Israel and Iran.

As tensions between Israel and Iran continue to escalate, the Vietnamese Embassy in Iran confirmed on June 16 (local time) that all Vietnamese citizens in the country are safe, maintaining stable morale and regular contact with the embassy.

The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel has advised Vietnamese citizens to strictly follow safety and security regulations issued by local authorities, minimise inter-city travel, and stay close to shelters when possible.

The international community has voiced concern that the escalating tit-for-tat actions between the US and Iran could jeopardise efforts to revive a nuclear agreement.

A delegation of the Vietnamese National Assembly led by its Vice Chairman Senior Lieutenant General Tran Quang Phuong is paying a working visit to Iran from December 2-6.