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The UK government has issued a new travel advice for Israel, warning British citizens not to visit the country unless their travel is essential.

The updated guidance reflects growing concerns about instability in the region and its potential impact on travel and security.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs warned in its advisory letter: “The risk of regional tension is increasing. Increased tension may lead to travel disruption and other unexpected effects.”

Britons currently in Israel or considering traveling are advised to keep a close eye on official updates and follow guidance issued by local authorities.

Meanwhile, Donald Trump It sent three missile-armed U.S. Navy destroyers to the Middle East at a time when speculation was growing that military action against Iran might be imminent.

According to The New York Times, Pentagon officials confirmed the deployment and said that at least one missile-launching submarine was also operating in the region.

The move comes as Iran faces international outrage over a violent crackdown on anti-government protests that has claimed thousands of demonstrators killed in recent weeks. Images circulating online show body bags lining the streets of many cities.

Mr. Trump called on Iranians to continue demonstrating against the regime, telling protesters to “keep protesting” and saying “help is on the way.”

Air transportation in Iran was also interrupted. Flight tracking service FlightRadar24 reported that Iranian authorities closed the country’s airspace to “all flights except international flights to and from Iran with permission.”

Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) confirmed that the closure lasted just over two hours.

Meanwhile, the British government announced that it would temporarily close its embassy in Tehran, citing the worsening security situation.

A UK Government spokesman said on Wednesday: “We have temporarily closed the British Embassy in Tehran, this will now be run remotely.

“The Department of State’s travel advice has now been updated to reflect this consular change.”

The decision follows comments from Sir Keir Starmer, who said the UK was working with its allies to impose further sanctions against the Iranian regime.

Speaking to reporters, Mr. Trump said the killings in Iran had stopped.

Sky News quoted the US President as saying: “We have been informed quite strongly – but we will find out what this all means – but we have been told that the killings in Iran have ceased and stopped and that there are no plans for executions.”

He added: “There are no execution plans in Iran.”

Tensions rose further after Iranian state television broadcast a direct threat against Mr. Trump.

According to The New York Post, Iran reportedly released a photo of the US President taken during an assassination attempt at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, in 2024, accompanied by the words: “He won’t miss the target this time.” According to the New York Post.

The warning, shown on state television, is said to be the clearest threat yet to Mr Trump, following repeated warnings from Washington that the US could strike Iran if the regime continues its crackdown on protesters.