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Posted on March 1, 2026
1 min readLast updated: April 2, 2026
Add as preferred source on GoogleThe UK Foreign Office has advised British nationals in Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, UAE — and separately in Saudi Arabia — to shelter in place amid reported missile attacks following US‑Israeli strikes on Iran. Airspace closures and travel disruptions compound the heightened risk environment.
LONDON, Feb 28 (Reuters) - Britain's Foreign Office said on Saturday that British nationals in Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates should immediately shelter in place due to reported missile attacks, following strikes by the United States and Israel against Iran.
"Remain indoors in a secure location, avoid all travel and follow instructions from the local authorities," the Foreign Office said in a post on X.
It also advised all British nationals in Saudi Arabia to stay at home.
In a separate advisory note on its website, the Foreign Office warned against all travel to Iran, saying Iranian airspace had closed and that rising regional tensions could cause sudden disruption.
It also urged British nationals to monitor local and international media, stay away from military or security sites, keep travel plans under review and be ready to follow shelter instructions from local authorities.
(Reporting by Sam Tabahriti; Editing by Aidan Lewis and Kevin Liffey)
The UK advised citizens in Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates to shelter in place.
The advisory followed reported missile attacks after US and Israeli strikes against Iran.
British nationals were told to remain indoors in secure locations, avoid travel, and follow local authority guidance.
Yes, the UK advised all British nationals in Saudi Arabia to stay at home.
The UK warned against all travel to Iran, citing closed airspace and potential rapid disruption due to regional tensions.
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