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Country briefing

Iran

Part of Middle East & Caucasus, which is at High relative threat (index 100/100). US Level 4: Do Not Travel

  • 6 incidents
  • 0 severe (4–5)
  • 0 suspected terrorism
  • 3 deaths reported*

In the last 72 hours. *Sum of the highest figure cited per incident in publisher reports; tolls are often revised and may double count.

Official travel advice

UK Foreign Office

Updated information about Regional tensions (‘Warnings and insurance’ page) 

Updated 27 Oct 2026

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US State Department

US Level 4: Do Not Travel

Advisory dated 23 Oct 2026

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SENTINEL's threat levels compare news activity between regions; they are not travel advice. Always read the full official advice before you travel.

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Incidents in Iran

Armed conflictTehran, Iran

Iran claims attack on US military airbase in Bahrain (opens France 24 in a new tab)

Iranian military confirmed on Sunday an attack on a US military base in Bahrain, in its second targeting the Middle Eastern country in the space of three days. Bahrain's military said it had…

France 24State-fundedSeverity 2/5
6 sources