The UK government has updated its travel advisory for 18 countries after Israel’s recent military airstrikes against Iran. Amid escalating conflict in the Middle East, United Kingdom’s Foreign Office warned travellers against venturing into several popular tourist spots.
The UK government warned commuters against making travel plans to 18 countries. The warnings issued on October 26, caution holidaymakers against planning their tours to Cyprus, Turkey, Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, Kuwait, The Occupied Palestinian Territories, Israel, Libya, Iran, Lebanon, and Syria.
Urging travellers to take precautions, the advisory states, “Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO).” UK Foreign Office said ongoing hostilities between Israel and Lebanon “could escalate quickly and pose risks for the wider region.”
Pointing to the uncertain situation in the Middle East, the advisory states, “On October 1, Iran launched around 200…
