Japan to evacuate nationals from war-hit Middle East on chartered aircraft

TOKYO - Japan will evacuate its nationals from four Middle East countries on chartered aircraft, the Japanese Foreign Ministry said Thursday, as the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran continues.

The ministry also raised its danger advisory for these countries -- Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates -- plus Saudi Arabia and Oman to the second-highest level 3, which urges nationals to "avoid all travel."