The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has updated its travel advice for 21 countries affected by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The warnings come after the US and Israel launched a large-scale attack on Iran, killing Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Britons in seven countries are urged to register their presence with the FCDO.
Countries where all travel is advised against include Afghanistan, where the security situation is volatile, and Iran, where British nationals face a significant risk of arrest or detention. The FCDO also advises against all travel to parts of Armenia and Azerbaijan due to border tensions.
In Bahrain, all but essential travel is discouraged, and Britons there should register with the UK embassy. Egypt remains largely safe, but travel is banned to the Libya border, North Sinai, and other specified areas. Israel and Palestine are subject to potential border closures at short notice.
The FCDO encourages British nationals in Bahrain, Israel, Kuwait, Lebanon, Palestine, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates to register their presence to receive direct updates. More than 140,000 Britons have already done so. Travellers are warned that insurance may be invalidated if they travel against FCDO advice.
