The US and UK launched strikes on Houthi rebel targets overnight on Friday (12 January) in a bid to stop the Houthis from continuing to attack ships in the Red Sea, which has been going on since November.
The latest advice from the FCDO, which applies to countries such as the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Jordan, Qatar and Oman, said: “Military activity is currently underway in response to attempts by Houthi militants to prevent movement of international shipping in the Red Sea.
FCDO updates travel advice to Middle East after Yemen air strikes
Government
Rob Gill
12 January 2024
The Foreign Office (FCDO) is warning travellers heading to the Middle East that travel advice could “change at short notice” following the launch of air strikes by US and UK forces on targets in Yemen.
The FCDO has updated travel advice to Middle Eastern destinations (credit: iStock)
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