Britain tells people not to travel to Israel as fighting spreads with Iran. The Foreign Office warns about dangers from missile attacks between both countries. Israel keeps its airports closed after the latest round of strikes. Officials say the crisis moves fast and creates major risks for travelers.
The government changed its advice from warning about some areas to blocking all trips. David Lammy says British people's safety comes first during this emergency. Iran fired missiles at Israeli cities on Saturday night. Israeli forces hit more than 80 targets around Tehran afterward.
British man James Eden got stuck in Jerusalem during his religious trip. The 72-year-old grandfather says officials told him they cannot help much. He thinks about going through Egypt to reach home but worries about more problems. The Foreign Office stays in touch with British citizens trapped there.
Oil prices jumped higher on Friday because traders fear supply cuts from the region. Britain sends more fighter jets to the Middle East as backup. The conflict started when Israel attacked Iranian military sites and nuclear facilities. Both countries keep trading strikes as tensions grow worse.
The government changed its advice from warning about some areas to blocking all trips. David Lammy says British people's safety comes first during this emergency. Iran fired missiles at Israeli cities on Saturday night. Israeli forces hit more than 80 targets around Tehran afterward.
British man James Eden got stuck in Jerusalem during his religious trip. The 72-year-old grandfather says officials told him they cannot help much. He thinks about going through Egypt to reach home but worries about more problems. The Foreign Office stays in touch with British citizens trapped there.
Oil prices jumped higher on Friday because traders fear supply cuts from the region. Britain sends more fighter jets to the Middle East as backup. The conflict started when Israel attacked Iranian military sites and nuclear facilities. Both countries keep trading strikes as tensions grow worse.
