‘Vulnerable’ Brits to be evacuated from Middle East in coming days

WorldPolitics
3 Mar 2026 • 8:47 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • A government charter flight is scheduled to depart from Oman in the coming days to assist British nationals who were trapped when the Middle East conflict erupted.
  • The flight will prioritise “vulnerable” British nationals, with others in Oman advised to await contact from the Foreign Office.
  • Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said that 130,000 British nationals have registered their presence in the Middle East.
  • This registration allows British nationals in the region to receive updates from the UK government as the situation develops.
  • Ms Cooper said she is in close contact with counterparts in the region and working with airlines to increase capacity out of Muscat.

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