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Posted on March 5, 2026
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Add as preferred source on GoogleOn March 4, 2026, the UK's Foreign Office (FCDO) updated its travel guidance to advise against all (or all but essential) travel to all areas across Lebanon, citing escalating regional conflicts sparked by U.S.–Israel actions against Iran, and intensified hostilities involving Hezbollah and Israeli
March 4 (Reuters) - Britain's Foreign Office said on Wednesday it advises against travel to all areas of Lebanon, which has been dragged into the Middle East conflict that has engulfed the region since the United States and Israel attacked Iran.
"FCDO now advises against all travel or all but essential travel to all areas of Lebanon," the foreign office said on its website, revising its earlier advice against traveling to some areas of the country.
Israel told residents to leave a swathe of southern Lebanon on Wednesday as it presses its assault on Iran-backed group Hezbollah. Hezbollah launched drones and rockets at Israel on Monday, prompting Israeli retaliation that has killed dozens of people.
(Reporting by Fabiola Arámburo in Mexico City)
The UK Foreign Office advises against all travel to Lebanon due to increasing conflict in the Middle East following US and Israeli actions against Iran.
The advisory now covers all areas of Lebanon, expanding from previous warnings that only targeted some regions.
Hezbollah launched drones and rockets at Israel, leading to Israeli retaliation and increased regional tensions.
Israel has told residents to leave areas of southern Lebanon as it presses its assault on Hezbollah.
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