South Korea on Monday advised its nationals in Iran to leave when flights are available as tensions are growing over a possible US military strike on the country.
"We advise (Korean nationals) to leave Iran when available flights are in operation," the South Korean Embassy said in a safety notice published on its website.
It warned that if the situation rapidly worsens, private flights heading to and departing from Iran could be suspended.
South Korea has maintained the Level 3 travel advisory for Iran, which strongly advises South Koreans there to leave the country.
"We advise Korean nationals staying in Iran to swiftly leave it when there is no urgent business and those who are planning a trip (to the country) to cancel or postpone it," the notice read.
US President Donald Trump said last week he is considering limited military strikes on Iran, exerting pressure on Tehran to reach a new nuclear deal.
Iran has indicated it is prepared to make concessions on its nuclear program in talks with the US in return for the lifting of sanctions and recognition of its right to enrich uranium, as it seeks to avert a US attack.
