BEIJING (Reuters) -The Chinese embassy in Israel has urged Chinese citizens to return home or leave the country via land border crossings as soon as possible, on grounds that the security situation has deteriorated and Israeli airspace remained closed.

The move comes after the Iranian defense minister warned that Tehran would target U.S. bases in the area if tensions escalated.

Rising tensions with Iran and fears of an Israeli strike prompted the U.S. to move some of its nonmilitary personnel out of the region.

The U.S. Embassy in Israel was damaged Monday after it was struck in a new missile barrage from Iran, as Israel claims "full air superiority" over Tehran.

The US Embassy in Israel directed all US government personnel and their family members Tuesday to shelter in place "until further notice" amid rising tensions with Iran. The embassy will be closed Tuesday, "given the security situation and in compliance with Israel Home Front Command guidance," it said.

State Department orders departure of nonessential staff from embassy in Baghdad due to concern over increased security risks in the region.

Amid the escalating military situation in Lebanon, the Sri Lankan Embassy has urged all Sri Lankan nationals in the country to exercise heightened caution.

Amid escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, the Indian Embassy in Tehran has issued an urgent advisory. It requests all Indian nationals in Tehran to immediately share their location and contact details.