Regional tensions

The US and Iran have announced a memorandum of understanding (MoU) inunderstanding relation(MOU) on 17 June  in relation to the conflict in the Middle East.East, Thehowever situation remains unpredictablethe situation in the Middle East remains unpredictable. Since 8 July there have been strikes and retaliatory attacks couldby resumeIran atin a shortnumber notice. Iranof locations hasacross carriedthe out furtherregion, including Qatar, against US military and civilian infrastructure. There is a risk of more attacks on Qatar sinceand unforeseen escalation in the MOU was agreed,region. and couldBefore dothe soceasefire, again atthe shortIranian notice.regime had stated its intention to target locations associated with the US and Israel, including organisations, businesses, facilities, and institutions.  

ShouldBritish hostilitiesnationals resume,currently Britishin nationalsthe should:Middle East should be prepared for possible flight cancellations, periodic airspace closures, and potential travel disruptions, and should: 

• read 

  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”

crisis”  
• follow advice from the local authorities

• sign up to to FCDO Travel Travel Advice email alerts  

• follow advice from the local authorities 

• monitor local and international media for the latest informationinformation, including updates relating to airports and airspace which could close at short notice 

• stay away from areas around security or military facilitiesfacilities  

• keep your departure plans under review,review, and ensure and ensure your travel documents are up to datedate 

• if youadvised to aretake shelter, 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 provideprovide additional protection. additional protection. The greatest risk is from falling debris caused by intercepts, and you are safest inside a secure structure

Beforestructure. Do thenot 8approach Aprilor ceasefire,touch theany Iraniandrone regimeor hadmissile statedfragments its intention to target locations associated with the US and Israel. This included US or Israeli-linkedunusual 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.objects