RegionalUS riskshas lifted shelter in place advice

The US has now lifted the advice to shelter in place, issued to its citizens on 23 June. Following hostilitiesinterceptions of Iranian missiles fired towards Qatar, the FCDO has been in touch with the region,local aauthorities ceasefireand betweeninternational Israelpartners, and Iranreviewed beganthe onsecurity 24situation. June.  

YouBritish should:  nationals do not need to shelter in place and should continue to follow advice from the local authorities, check the FCDO travel advice page and sign up for alerts.

Regional risks

• stayHostilities upin the region and between Israel and Iran have the potential to datedeteriorate withfurther, eventsquickly inand without warning. On 22 June the region  

• checkUS forlaunched anymilitary transportstrikes disruptionagainst thatIranian maynuclear stillfacilities beand occurring  on 23 June Iran launched military strikes against a US military base in Qatar.

• monitorThere localis a possibility of travel disruption, including short-notice airspace closures, delayed and internationalcancelled mediaflights, forand theother latestunanticipated information  travel impacts.

  As a precautionary measure we encourage you to:

  • read the the FCDO’s advice on ifon if you’re affected by a crisis abroad 

  • monitor local and international media for the latest information

  • be vigilant and follow the instructions of local authorities

  • take shelter and stay away from windows if instructed. If you require urgent assistance call 999
  • avoid military or security facilities
  • check with relevant airlines for the latest updates before travelling