UK has flown 100,000 nationals out of Middle East since Iran conflict began
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Since the start of the conflict with Iran, the UK has flown 100,000 of its nationals out of the Middle East, according to Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper. This figure represents a third of the 300,000 British citizens who were in the region when hostilities began, many stranded due to airspace closures. Cooper addressed Parliament, acknowledging that some citizens remain stuck and are facing visa extension issues. She also discussed potential international coalition involvement in opening the Strait of Hormuz to ensure shipping can be restored as the conflict subsides, emphasizing the need for multiple nations to participate. The UK is providing Gulf countries with direct military defensive support, including F35s and Typhoons.
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