The Foreign Office has issued new travel warnings for 16 countries today following. In light of the recent drone attack on Israel by Iran, those planning to visit destinations including Morocco and the United Arab Emirates are strongly advised to check travel advice before making their journey.

It comes after yesterday’s warnings, which saw travellers urgently cautioned about heightened risks in over 18 countries, particularly around the southern Mediterranean and the Middle East, due to increased tensions following events in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories.




Iran launched an offensive on Israel with 300 drones and missiles last night; nevertheless, most were intercepted and shot down. Although airspace was temporarily closed down, it had been reopened earlier today, reports Wales Online.

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Travellers are urged to closely monitor this travel advice alongside other media since the situation is rapidly changing. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office’s social media channels on Twitter and Instagram can be followed for updates.

Email notifications can also be subscribed to for changes in this travel advice.

Those planning to visit Oman, Morocco, Qatar, Syria, Libya, Lebanon, Tunisia, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Jordan, United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Yemen, Iraq, Algeria, or Bahrain are strongly advised to thoroughly check the latest situation before proceeding with their journey.

Travellers are warned to check latest advice(Image: PA)

It comes as US President Joe Biden has announced plans to convene a Group of Seven advanced democracies meeting on Sunday “to co-ordinate a united diplomatic response to Iran’s brazen attack”.



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