Lithuania's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the creation of a hotline designed to give citizens updated information regarding the rapidly changing situation in the Middle East. The hotline's telephone number will offer ongoing updates, reflecting developments in the area as tensions escalate. Recent reports indicate that the United States and Israel conducted attacks on Iran, which responded with strikes on US military bases in the region. This military action, as stated by US President Donald Trump, aims to eliminate 'imminent threats' related to Iran's nuclear and missile programs.

The US-led campaign against Iran commenced after unsuccessful negotiations around Tehran's nuclear capabilities and missile development. In the wake of these tensions, a significant escalation occurred with airstrikes that reportedly killed Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who had held power since 1989. The attacks have raised serious concerns regarding regional stability and potential wider conflicts, prompting various reactions from international observers and governments.

Lithuania's Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys highlighted that all actions concerning potential evacuations of Lithuanian citizens would be coordinated with other EU member states and institutions. According to reports, there are approximately 2,000 Lithuanian citizens currently in the region, with over 1,000 located in the United Arab Emirates. The establishment of the hotline reflects Lithuania's commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of its citizens abroad during these turbulent times.