London, United Kingdom. The UK foreign office has issued travel advice for at least 18 countries in the Middle East, including Cyprus, citing a heightened risk of regional tension, particularly regarding Iran.
Warning issued and current status
The foreign office said there is a heightened risk of regional tension and that escalation could lead to travel disruption and other unanticipated impacts. The warning was first issued on Wednesday and remained in effect on Friday.
Guidance for British nationals
The advice said British nationals should take sensible precautions based on their individual circumstances. It listed actions including signing up for alerts and monitoring local and international media.
Insurance and destination planning
The foreign office said no travel can be guaranteed safe and advised people to research destinations and obtain appropriate travel insurance. It said insurance should cover an itinerary, planned activities, and emergency expenses.
Have you signed up for travel alerts and checked that your travel insurance covers your full itinerary?