The FCDO has amended its advice for the Land of the Rising Sun, with Japan holidaymakers warned
The Foreign Office has issued a Japan travel warning – and says airspace closures could affect UK tourists’ holidays. The FCDO has amended its advice for the Land of the Rising Sun, with Japan holidaymakers warned.
The FCDO says escalation in the Middle East has caused widespread travel disruption, including airspace closures, delayed and cancelled flights. Your travel plans may be affected, even if your destination is not in the Middle East, the FCDO adds.
Issuing new information about travel disruption, the FCDO said British nationals should check for the latest updates from your airline or tour operator before travelling. They should also review your travel insurance policy for coverage before you travel.
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And holidaymakers are also told to monitor local and international media for the latest information and sign up for travel advice email alerts.
On Saturday, the United States and Israel launched coordinated military strikes against multiple targets across Iran, marking a major escalation in Middle East tensions. Iranian state media confirmed that Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and several members of his family were killed in the initial wave of attacks.
“Iran’s development of nuclear weapons must never be allowed for the sake of maintaining the international nuclear non-proliferation regime,” said Japan Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi.
“Japan has consistently respected fundamental values and principles such as freedom, democracy, and the rule of law.
“We have pursued diplomatic efforts to resolve Iran’s nuclear issue in coordination with relevant countries.
“Talks between the United States and Iran are extremely important for resolving this issue, and Japan has strongly supported them. Iran must stop its development of nuclear weapons and actions that destabilize the region.”
Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara reassured the public, stating, “I’ve not received any reports that there has been an immediate impact on Japan’s oil supply and demand.”
He added that “crude oil supply and prices are ultimately determined by the market, based on a comprehensive assessment of various factors such as the situation in the Middle East and trends in global energy supply and demand.”
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