SOS International downgraded after US
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SOS International downgraded after US and Israel attacks on Iran

Since the attacks on Iran, SOS International has been downgraded. Swedes are worried about their safety. You could be running a big risk, says Ola Magnevall, operations manager at SOS International.

The number of calls to the assistance organization SOS International has doubled compared to normal since Saturday, when the US and Israel attacked Iran.

Some calls are about people who are stuck in the region, but most concern people who are in a safe place but have a stopover in the Middle East.

Our advice is to listen to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and local authorities. We also recommend that you stay in touch with your airline, Magnevall says.

If you choose to travel to a country that the Swedish Foreign Ministry advises against, problems may arise.

It may be difficult to get help getting out of there, and insurance may not apply.

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AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers
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