The Ministry of Foreign Affairs today warned Saudi citizens of the risks of traveling to Iran following the death of four and the injury to 29 Saudi citizens from poisoning in the Iranian city of Mashhad. Due to the mysterious circumstances surrounding the poisoning and lack of transparency in the investigation, the Foreign Ministry calls upon Saudi citizens traveling to Iran to take the utmost caution to preserve their safety and security as well as their families from any harm.

The Ministry also urges the Iranian government to shoulder its responsibilities towards accelerating the results of the investigation with full transparency, along with the provision of the medical care for the injured and the provision of the necessary protection for Saudi nationals in Iran.