General · 1 May 2026

UAE bans travel to Iran Lebanon Iraq

People are told to leave three countries quickly as safety fears grow. The UAE foreign ministry said on Thursday its citizens must not travel to Iran, Lebanon or Iraq and those already there should return as soon as possible. Officials linked the decision to regional developments, while Israeli strikes in south Lebanon reportedly killed nine people, including two children.

By BriefTea Editorial · 1 May 2026 at 4:53

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