Regional riskstensions

ThereThe isUS aand heightenedIran riskhave ofannounced regionala tension.memorandum Escalationof couldunderstanding leadin relation to travelthe disruption andconflict otherin unanticipatedthe impacts. 

BritishMiddle nationalsEast. shouldThe takesituation sensibleremains precautions,unpredictable consideringand theirattacks owncould individualresume circumstances.at Theseshort include: notice.

Should hostilities resume, British nationals should:

• read If you’re affected by a crisis abroad - GOV.UK. This includes guidance on “how to prepare for a crisis” with suggestions on what you might include in your emergency supplies and “what to do in a crisis”
• follow advice from the local authorities and sign up to receive information and alerts
• 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 your departure plans under review, and ensure your travel documents are up to date
• if you are advised to take shelter, stay indoors or find the nearest safe building or designated shelter. An interior stairwell or a room with as few external walls or windows as possible may provide additional protectionprovide additional protection. The greatest risk is from falling debris caused by intercepts, and you are safest inside a secure structure

Before the 8 April ceasefire, the Iranian regime had stated its intention to target locations associated with the United States and Israel. This included US or Israeli-linked organisations, businesses, facilities and institutions. Iran has previously targeted civilian infrastructure across the region such as ports, hotels, roads, bridges, energy facilities, oil production sites, water systems, and airports.