UAE bans citizens from travel to Iran, Lebanon and Iraq

It urges citizens in the three countries to leave immediately and return home

A damaged building, rubble and a destroyed vehicle in the aftermath of Israeli strikes, near Hiram Hospital in Tyre, south Lebanon, Apr 16, 2026. REUTERS/Louisa Gouliamaki

The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced a ban on travel by its nationals to Iran, Lebanon and Iraq owing to ongoing regional disturbances, Gulf News reports.

The ministry also urged all Emirati citizens currently in these countries to leave immediately and return home as soon as possible, the UAE-based newspaper said.

It emphasised the need for nationals to follow its issued guidelines and advisories as part of efforts to monitor their wellbeing and ensure safety abroad.

All UAE nationals in Iran, Lebanon, and Iraq are advised to get in touch with the ministry at [phone].

These precautionary measures are part of ongoing efforts to safeguard citizens, as per the ministry.