Singapore’s immigration authority has increased security screenings at all points of entry following strikes in Iran and subsequent retaliatory actions, the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) announced Saturday.
The heightened checks, implemented beginning February 28, 2026, apply to travellers, cargo, and conveyances arriving by land, air, and sea, according to the ICA. Authorities anticipate delays at checkpoints and advise travellers to allow extra time for immigration clearance.
The security escalation comes after the United States and Israel launched strikes against targets within Iran earlier Saturday, triggering explosions in cities including the capital, Tehran. Iran responded with retaliatory attacks, escalating regional tensions.
Several global airlines have adjusted flight paths and schedules in response to the increased instability. Singapore Airlines (SIA) and its subsidiary Scoot have cancelled flights to destinations in the Middle East, according to reports.
The ICA’s move reflects a broader concern among international transportation hubs regarding potential spillover effects from the conflict. Whereas the agency did not specify the nature of the increased security measures, the announcement signals a heightened state of alert.
Seventeen Iranian visa holders recently entered the United States in connection with a legal challenge to former President Trump’s immigration policies, according to a report by Forbes. This development, while separate from the immediate security concerns, underscores the ongoing geopolitical complexities involving Iran and the United States.
