Middle East Crisis: Ministry of Foreign Affairs Urges Immediate Departure from Region

The geopolitical situation in the Middle East has entered a critical phase, forcing the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs to take radical preventive steps. The ministry has officially appealed to Poles to immediately leave the borders of Iran, Israel, and Lebanon. The justification for such a decisive message is the "high risk of escalation" of hostilities, which could severely limit communication capabilities. Diplomacy emphasizes that in the event of an open conflict, returning to the country may prove impossible due to the expected closure of airspace. Tension in the region is intensified by military incidents of a symbolic and operational nature. Tehran conducted a demonstrative attack on a replica of a US military base located in the United Arab Emirates, which experts interpret as a direct warning to Washington. Simultaneously, the United States has showcased modern unmanned systems that could be used in potential retaliatory actions against Iranian infrastructure. At the same time, Iraqi fighters, supported by Tehran, declare readiness to wage a "long war," suggesting preparations for a multi-dimensional clash involving numerous non-state actors across the region. The rivalry between Iran and Israel, referred to as a shadow war, has lasted for decades, but the direct threat of an open interregional conflict has not been this high since the Iran-Iraq War in the 1980s. Simultaneously, we are observing significant shifts in the diplomatic sphere and public opinion. The latest research from the Gallup center shows an unprecedented increase in sympathy for Palestinians in the United States, which for the first time in the history of this research center has surpassed the percentage of people sympathizing with Israelis. These changes in public sentiment are occurring at a time when the Donald Trump administration is taking risky steps in its policy towards Iran. Experts warn that a potential conflict could destabilize the global raw materials market, as evidenced by the intensifying rivalry between Russia and Iran for dominance in the Chinese oil market. „W związku z wysokim ryzykiem eskalacji działań wojennych, MSZ apeluje do obywateli RP o natychmiastowe opuszczenie Iranu, Izraela i Libanu.” — MFA Statement In the shadow of high politics, security services are also warning about hybrid threats. CERT Poland and cybersecurity experts have identified a disinformation campaign using fake alerts from a popular financial application. Scammers, impersonating banking systems, are distributing messages intended to cause panic among users, which in the context of the tense international situation could serve to destabilize social moods in Poland.

Perspektywy mediów: Liberal media emphasize the humanitarian aspect of the conflict and the unprecedented shift in American sympathies towards Palestinians as a key factor. Conservative media focus on Iranian provocations and the necessity of a decisive US military response in defense of allies.