The Foreign Office has issued fresh travel warnings for 16 countries following a drone attack on Israel by Iran.

Those planning trips to destinations such as Morocco and the United Arab Emirates are strongly advised to check travel advice before setting off.

This follows Saturday's alerts, which saw travellers urgently warned about increased risks in over 18 countries, particularly those around the southern Mediterranean and the Middle East, due to heightened tensions following events in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories.

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Iran launched an assault on Israel with 300 drones and missiles on Saturday night however, most were intercepted and shot down.

Travellers are encouraged to keep a close eye on travel advice and other media outlets as the situation evolves rapidly, reports Wales Online. Updates can be found on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office's social media channels on Twitter and Instagram.

Email notifications can also be subscribed to for changes in this travel advice, reports the Manchester Evening News.

Those considering visits to Oman, Morocco, Qatar, Syria, Libya, Lebanon, Tunisia, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Jordan, United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Yemen, Iraq, Algeria, or Bahrain are strongly advised to thoroughly check the latest situation before proceeding with their journey.

A warning was issued by the Foreign Office, stating for all named countries: "There is rising tension between Iran and Israel. Any military action could escalate quickly and could pose risks for the wider region. If you are in the region, or considering travel to the region, monitor news updates and continue to check FCDO travel advice for updates."

Favourite holiday locations such as the United Arab Emirates (including Dubai), Morocco, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Algeria, and Tunisia have been included in the alert, along with Bahrain, Kuwait, Libya, Yemen, Qatar, Iran, Iraq, Syria, Jordan, Oman, and Lebanon.

The unprecedented attack by Iran, which it said was in retaliation against a strike on an Iranian diplomatic compound in Syria earlier this month, has raised fears over the Israel-Hamas war spiralling into a wider regional conflagration.

UK officials have issued a stark warning for British tourists, highlighting the heightened risk of terrorist attacks globally that could affect UK interests and nationals. They've advised: "There is a high threat of terrorist attack globally affecting UK interests and British nationals, including from groups and individuals who view the UK and British nationals as targets. You should remain vigilant at all times."

They also recommend staying informed on how to stay safe during travel: "UK Counter Terrorism Policing has information and advice on staying safe abroad and what to do in the event of a terrorist attack. Find out how to reduce your risk from terrorism while abroad."

The Foreign Office has raised an alarm over the likelihood of terror attacks, which may strike indiscriminately.

The Gulf region, in particular, has been identified as an area of concern due to explicit threats from terrorists about their plans to target Western interests, potentially including those of UK citizens.

Specific potential targets have been identified, including residential compounds, military sites, oil and transport infrastructure, aviation interests, crowded places, restaurants, hotels, beaches, shopping centres, and places of worship.

Travellers are urged to keep abreast of the most current travel advice for their destinations by checking the Foreign Office website.

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