Travel warning for six countries where 'airspace could be closed
Travel warning for six countries where 'airspace could be closed'
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By ESTHER MARSHALL
The UK government has issued new advice for several countries that could be impacted by 'ongoing hostilities' between Israel and Iran.
The fresh warning affects six countries including one that's a major holiday destination for UK travellers.
Tourists have been warned they could face delays and cancellations to flights in Oman, the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and Saudi Arabia.
In the update, which was posted to the countries' FCDO pages last night, the government warns that 'ongoing hostilities in the region and between Israel and Iran could escalate quickly and pose security risks for the wider region'.
It adds: 'There is a possibility of travel disruption, including short-notice airspace closures, delayed and cancelled flights, and other unanticipated travel impacts.
'You should monitor local and international media for the latest information. Be vigilant and follow the instructions of local authorities.
'Check with relevant airlines for the latest updates before travelling.'
The UAE is a major tourist destination for the UK with more than one million Britons travelling to the Middle Eastern country in 2024.
The UK government has issued new advice for several countries that could be impacted by 'ongoing hostilities' between Israel and Iran (pictured: Saudi Arabia)
The UAE is a major tourist destination for the UK with more than one million Britons travelling to the Middle Eastern country in 2024
In the update, the government warns that 'ongoing hostilities in the region and between Israel and Iran could escalate quickly and pose security risks for the wider region'. Oman (pictured above) is under the warning
While there is no warning against travelling to any of the six countries, Brits should check their flight details for the latest updates.
The travel advice for Jordan, another popular holiday destination in the region, has not changed.
The UK government advises against all travel to both Israel and Iran.
Israel launched its assault on Iran - named Operation Rising Lion' - on Friday June 13. The IDF has targeted the country's nuclear sites and military bases.
Iran has retaliated with drone attacks, one of which shut down the country's largest oil refinery in Haifa.
Donald Trump has said he will decide whether the US will get involved in the conflict between Israel and Iran within the next two weeks.
The UK foreign secretary David Lammy and the foreign ministers of France and Germany are set to meet with the Iranian foreign minister today in Geneva in a search for a diplomatic solution to the conflict.
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