UK will charter flights from Oman to evacuate Britons from region amid Iran strikes

Amid ongoing Iranian strikes and airspace closures in the Gulf region, the UK government will charter a flight from Muscat, Oman, to evacuate British nationals. Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper stated the flight will prioritize vulnerable individuals, with the Foreign Office working to increase flight capacity from Muscat. Approximately 130,000 British nationals have registered with the Foreign Office for updates. The government is also collaborating with regional governments, particularly the UAE, and commercial airlines to facilitate departures. The Foreign Office has received thousands of calls from concerned citizens, primarily from the UAE, and is advising Britons in Oman to await contact. Contingency plans are being developed as some limited flights have resumed, including an Etihad Airways flight that arrived at Heathrow.