UK Foreign Office issues urgent warning to Brits in Middle East

A clear warning to those in the region

On Saturday, explosions were heard in Iranian cities as president Donald Trump confirmed that “major combat operations”.

The “pre‑emptive” strikes were also carried out by Israel after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described Iran as an “existential threat” to his country.

In response, Iran have launched retaliatory strikes on a number of Middle Eastern countries, aiming for US military bases across countries in the Arabian Gulf.

The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office has now issued travel advice to Brits who are in the Middle East, specifically those in Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, and the UAE.

“Due to reported missile attacks, British nationals in Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and United Arab Emirates should immediately shelter in place”, they advised.

“Remain indoors in a secure location, avoid all travel and follow instructions from the local authorities.”

“Due to the threat posed by escalation in the region, we recommend against all travel to Israel and Palestine”, the Foreign office said in another statement.

According to the British government, the priority is “the safety of UK nationals” in the region, though it is understood that the UK was not involved in the US and Israeli strikes on Iran.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer today chaired a meeting of the Government's emergency Cobra committee.

The committee involves ministers and officials and meets to co-ordinate the response of the UK government.