The UK Foreign Office has issued a series of travel alerts following US missile strikes on Iran on June 22. The advice covers multiple countries, including Bahrain, where British nationals are now advised against all travel due to the heightened risk of conflict escalation.
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) updated its guidance for countries such as Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Bahrain. The alerts warn of potential travel disruption, including airspace closures and flight cancellations, amid ongoing hostilities between Israel and Iran.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated that the UK was not involved in the US strikes but was informed beforehand. He acknowledged the risk of the crisis spreading beyond the region and urged all sides to return to negotiations. The government has taken measures to protect British interests and assets in the area.
The FCDO continues to advise against all travel to Israel, Palestine, Iran, Yemen, and parts of Iraq, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and Lebanon. The updated guidance reflects the volatile situation following US President Donald Trump's order to attack Iran's nuclear programme, with Tehran threatening retaliation.
