On 28 February 2026, Israel and the United States launched attacks on Iran. Iran has responded with strikes against Israel and other countries in the region. The situation in the countries surrounding the Persian Gulf remains highly unpredictable, and Swedish citizens in the area are advised to follow information provided by the Swedish Embassy.
If there are disruptions in payment systems, purchases will be difficult. Reduce the risk by having cash at home as well as different ways to pay. Here you will find information about how to reduce the risk of being affected by payment disruptions.
Tap water in Sweden is safe to drink but in case of a suspected contamination, there may be a recommendation to boil the water. These will be in Swedish.
Being source critical means evaluating the information you find. Firstly, this means understanding that some sources have greater credibility than others and, secondly, being aware that the originator of the information has an objective.
