UK updates threat of ‘regional escalation’ on Cyprus travel advisory

The United Kingdom’s foreign office updated its threat of “regional escalation” in its official travel advisory for Cyprus.

The ministry stated that “hostilities in the region and between Israel and Lebanon could escalate quickly and pose risks for the wider region”, while also noting the missile strikes carried out by Israel and Iran against each other this month.

The missiles launched by Iran in the direction of Israel were visible from Cyprus’ coastal towns and cities, with...