Mohamad confirmed that several other countries have also shut down their embassies following the latest developments that have seen rising tensions in the Iran-Israel conflict, Berita Harian reported.

“I have instructed all embassy personnel, including the ambassador, and all Malaysians to leave Iran,” he was quoted as saying.

However, he said, some have yet to leave, including three students in Qom and one in Isfahan, as they are located far from Tehran.

On Wednesday, government spokesman Fahmi Fadzil said that Malaysians in Iran were expected to evacuate the Islamic republic by June 20.

However, Fahmi said there were not many Malaysians, whether tourists, students or workers, in Iran.

He said the government was arranging for them to leave the country, with all visa arrangements having been finalised.

On Tuesday, the foreign ministry advised Malaysians in Iran to leave the country by any available means.

International media reported that Israel had targeted military and nuclear facilities as well as residential areas.

The strikes have resulted in the deaths of numerous Iranian military personnel and civilians and caused significant damage to critical infrastructure in several parts of the country.

Iran has since launched dozens of missiles at Israel, with explosions reported in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv.