The Foreign Office issued new travel advice for British travellers on Thursday afternoon, covering 14 countries including popular holiday destinations such as Cyprus and Turkey. The update follows the signing of an initial peace deal between US President Donald Trump and Iran's Masoud Pezeshkian, which aims to end the war in the Middle East.
Key Changes in Travel Advice
The Foreign Office updated its guidance for Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Iran, Israel, Palestine, Syria, Cyprus, Turkey, Yemen, and Jordan. Officials warned that the situation remains unpredictable and attacks could resume at short notice.
What British Nationals Should Do
- Read the guidance on how to prepare for a crisis and what to do in a crisis on GOV.UK
- Follow advice from local authorities
- Sign up to FCDO Travel Advice email alerts
- Monitor local and international media for the latest information
- Stay away from areas around security or military facilities
- Keep departure plans under review, noting the April 2026 closure of airspace and the King Fahd Causeway
- Ensure travel documents are up to date
- If advised to take shelter, stay indoors or find the nearest safe building. An interior stairwell or a room with few external walls may provide additional protection. The greatest risk is from falling debris caused by intercepts. Do not approach drone or missile fragments
Background of the Deal
The initial peace deal was heralded by President Trump on his 80th birthday and signed during a dinner at France's Palace of Versailles, hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron, following the G7 summit. Under the agreement, Iran agrees not to develop or buy nuclear weapons and to downgrade its highly-enriched uranium on site. In return, the US will waive some sanctions, allowing Iran to sell oil freely. Oil prices have eased below $80 a barrel following the deal, which also paves the way for reopening the Strait of Hormuz crude shipping route.
Remaining Risks
Officials noted that before the April 8 ceasefire, Iran had stated its intention to target locations in the Gulf associated with the US and Israel, including organisations, businesses, facilities, and institutions. Iran has previously targeted civilian infrastructure such as ports, hotels, roads, bridges, energy facilities, oil production sites, water systems, and airports.
