Middle East airports remain closed for a third day, grounding thousands of flights, pressuring airline stocks and triggering disruptions at Athens International Airport.

'The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, taking into account the developing situation in the Middle East, advises Greek citizens to avoid visits—unless absolutely necessary—to Israel, the Palestinian Territories, and Iran, the terse announcement read

British nationals are urged to take necessary precautions when traveling to destinations such as the United Arab Emirates, Cyprus, Egypt, Turkey, Oman, Jordan, Qatar, and other countries in the region.