UK lifts travel warning for many Gulf states after Iran peace deal

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19 Jun 2026 • 12:14 AM MYT
The Independent
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UK lifts travel warning for many Gulf states after Iran peace deal

  • The UK's Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has relaxed its travel advisories for several Middle Eastern countries, including the UAE (Dubai), Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, and parts of Saudi Arabia.
  • This change means the FCDO no longer advises against 'all but essential travel' to these destinations, which will make it easier for British holidaymakers to visit and ensure their travel insurance remains valid.
  • The updated advice comes after a memorandum of understanding was announced between the United States and Iran regarding the conflict in the Middle East.
  • Despite the agreement, the FCDO warns that the situation remains unpredictable and attacks could resume at short notice, advising British nationals to stay informed and follow local authority guidance.
  • Travel advisories against all travel to Iran, Syria, and Yemen remain in effect due to ongoing security concerns in those regions.

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