Kathmandu, March 14 -- The Ministry of Home Affairs on Friday decided to stop issuing on-arrival visas to Iranian nationals, citing ongoing tensions in West Asia.

"Recently, tensions have escalated between Iran and countries like the United States and Israel and this could increase the risk of people seeking asylum in several countries, including Nepal. So, we have decided not to issue on-arrival visas to Iranian nationals," said Tikaram Dhakal, acting director general at Department of Immigration.

In a major escalation in the ongoing conflict in West Asia, the US and Israel launched coordinated strikes on Iran on February 28, targeting Iranian leadership and military infrastructure. There are no signs of the conflict stopping anytime s...