Hanoi, July 3 -- The Vietnamese communities in Israel and Iran remain safe with no casualties and injuries reported despite tensions in the region, Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang confirmed at the ministry's regular press briefing on July 3. Hang stated that in response to the recent developments of the Middle East situation, the ministry and relevant domestic agencies have continue to direct Vietnamese representative offices in the two countries to maintain citizen protection hotlines and report emerging issues. Besides, the ministry has worked closely with competent Vietnamese authorities and representative missions in the region as well as competent agencies of the host countries to keep a close watch on t...