The UK Foreign Office and US State Department updated travel advisories for the Middle East on July 20-21, 2026, citing renewed US-Iran tensions and recent attacks in the region. The UK stopped short of reinstating a full "do not travel" warning for the UAE but cautioned that Iran could launch further strikes with little warning; the US issued a worldwide security alert urging Americans to exercise heightened caution and reconsider travel to or through the region. Both governments advised travellers to monitor local media, avoid military facilities, and prepare for potential flight disruptions and airspace closures.
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