Canada and UAE issue travel advisories amid Middle East tensions

The Government of Canada released a new travel advisory warning that recent military activity in the Middle East is disrupting global fuel supplies, flight schedules and security conditions. The advisory notes that fuel shortages could affect transportation and access to goods worldwide, and that flights may face delays, rerouting or cancellations even on routes not directly connected to the region. Travelers are urged to monitor airline updates and avoid demonstrations, especially around areas linked to the United States or Israel.

In the United Arab Emirates, officials highlighted how the ongoing US‑Iran conflict is shaping regional travel and security. Reports cited an oil tanker explosion after hitting a naval mine in the Strait of Hormuz, warning shots fired by Iran’s Revolutionary Guard at vessels transiting the strait, and the downing of a Saudi reconnaissance drone by Houthi rebels in Yemen. These incidents have prompted heightened alerts for UAE residents regarding flight changes and potential maritime threats in the Gulf and Red Sea areas.