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14:27, 18 Jun 2026 Updated 14:39, 18 Jun 2026
The Foreign Office has updated its travel advice for a number of countries including Cyprus and Turkey, in relation to the Middle East War.
The UK government has issued an update around 'regional tensions' in the two holiday hotspots, after the US and Iran announced a 'memorandum of understanding' this week. It also comes as a warning against travel to the UAE has been lifted , including the likes of Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
The Foreign Office hasn't advised against travel to either Cyprus or Turkey throughout the conflict, which started earlier this year. At the time of writing, it only has one warning in place for a region in Turkey, which was unrelated to the conflict, warning against "all travel to within 10km of the border with Syria due to fighting and a heightened risk of terrorism".
Now, the government body has issued an update for Brits planning to head to Cyprus and Turkey for holidays in time for the peak holiday season.
The updated advice explains: "The US and Iran have announced a memorandum of understanding in relation to the conflict in the Middle East. The situation remains unpredictable and attacks could resume at short 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
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 protection. The greatest risk is from falling debris caused by intercepts. You are safest inside a secure structure
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"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."
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