Poles have been left stranded across the Middle East, with the government deciding that it is too risky to attempt any direct extractions, for now. Poland has also addressed its security of supply for oil and gas due to Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Foreign Ministry spokesman Maciej Wewiór said Poland will not send planes to pick up Poles stranded in the Middle East. Missile attacks by Israel, the U.S., and Iran continue in the region. Tehran is attacking not only targets in Israel but also U.S. military bases and diplomatic missions.
“When the hostilities end, when the missiles and drones stop flying, when it is safe, our citizens will return to Poland,” said the spokesman, according to Do Rzezcy, adding that other countries have also made similar decisions.
Wewiór pointed out that it’s possible to travel from Israel to Egypt by land, and flights are still flying from there. He also recalled that in recent weeks, the Ministry of Internal Affairs has repeatedly warned about a possible escalation of the situation in the Middle East and advised against travel to the region.
The spokesman stressed that Polish services are doing everything they can to help Poles who cannot leave Dubai in the United Arab Emirates.
“We are doing everything possible to help our citizens on the ground. There is no way to organize any other assistance. This is a global issue. We are talking about thousands of people stranded in the region, with connecting flights. We are focused on ensuring the safety of our citizens on the ground,” he said.
Wewiór also announced that an additional hotline for Poles was launched — 523 88 80 — to get up-to-date information on the situation in the region.
Iran has also closed the Strait of Hormuz, which carries approximately 20 percent of the world’s oil supplies and a significant portion of the global LNG trade.
All vessels en route to the strait reportedly received radio messages from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps warning that “no ship is permitted to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.” International missions and Western navies are urging extreme caution, notes Do Rzeczy.
“The logistics system is operating stably, and deliveries are being made on schedule. The country’s energy security in the oil sector remains assured,” reads a statement from PERN, which handles logistics for the secure transport of oil and gas in Poland.
The company emphasized that Poland currently has “extensive crude oil and finished fuel storage infrastructure” that provides “operational flexibility.” All of this “enables the maintenance of supply stability and system continuity.”
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