DFA lowers Iran alert level

The Philippine government has lowered its alert level in Iran, more than two weeks after the United States brokered a truce between Tehran and Tel Aviv.

In a statement on Friday, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) announced the lowering of the alert level in Iran — from Alert Level 3, or voluntary repatriation, to Alert Level 2, or the restriction phase.

The DFA cited the “positive developments in the security situation” in Iran as the basis for its decision.

Despite the lowering of the alert level, the DFA said the Philippine embassy in Tehran will continue to facilitate the voluntary repatriation of Filipinos from their host country.

“The department will closely monitor the situation in the region and will update the alert levels as necessary,” the DFA said.

The government previously placed both Israel and Iran under Alert Level 3, allowing for the voluntary repatriation of Filipinos due to the heightened security risks in the region last month.

According to the DFA, Israel is the second home to at least 30,742 Filipinos, while there are 1,180 Filipinos in Iran.