The current combined view for Iran is avoid. Check the official advisory for the exact areas and restrictions before making any travel decision.
Official baseline (UK FCDO). The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to this country.
Reviewed 18 June 2026.
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Active conflict with the US and Israel · day 140
● Accelerating right now
Iran has been in open conflict with Israel and the US since early 2026; a fragile ceasefire was broken by renewed US strikes in June.
What this means for you
Sudden escalation, airspace closures and flight cancellations are likely. Exit routes can shut with little notice and consular help is limited.
Iran danger summary
The current combined view for Iran is avoid. The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to this country. Iran has been in open conflict with Israel and the US since early 2026; a fragile ceasefire was broken by renewed US strikes in June. Sudden escalation, airspace closures and flight cancellations are likely. Exit routes can shut with little notice and consular help is limited. This page reflects live data and updates as the situation changes. It is information, not official travel advice; always check your government's guidance before you travel.
Risk at a glance
Danger
Level
Detail
Overall travel verdict
severe
Avoid non-essential travel.
Official advisory baseline
severe
The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to this country.
Armed conflict
severe
Active armed conflict on this territory.
Natural hazards
none
No active natural-hazard alerts.
Civil unrest
elevated
Elevated unrest signal in the press.
Data confidence
none
High confidence in the current read.
On the ground
In the last 24 hours, 2586 reports of armed clashes were analyzed around Iran. Most activity is around Tehran, Bandar Abbas, Gulf Of Oman.
Before you travel to Iran
Reconsider non-essential travel entirely until the situation eases.
If you must go, share a detailed itinerary with someone at home and agree on regular check-ins.
Check your government's current travel advisory for Iran, and register your trip if they offer it.
Open the live map for Iran right before you go and again on arrival, since the situation can change daily.
Save your country's emergency number and your embassy's contact, and keep a copy offline.
Make sure travel insurance covers medical evacuation and trip disruption.
Identify the nearest functioning airport and a backup exit route before you arrive.
Travel essentials for Iran
Regular travel insurance won't cover this. Most standard policies exclude war and armed conflict, and cover bought once Iran is already under warnings typically won't pay out for them. If travel is truly essential, look at specialist high-risk cover instead of a normal policy, and read its security-evacuation terms line by line.
Plan communications for failure. Download offline maps of Iran, keep your embassy's number and address on paper, and agree fixed check-in times with someone at home before you go.
Register, then follow officials. Enroll your trip with your government's traveler program, check its Iran advisory daily, and treat official instructions as overriding anything an app tells you, including this one.
Iran travel safety FAQ
Is Iran safe to travel to right now?
As of 18 July 2026, the combined view for Iran is avoid. Read the linked official advisory for its exact scope and follow official instructions.
Are there any natural disasters in Iran right now?
As of 18 July 2026, countrysignal is tracking no active natural-hazard alerts (earthquakes, storms, floods, wildfires) in Iran.
Is there a war or conflict in Iran?
Yes. As of 18 July 2026: Iran has been in open conflict with Israel and the US since early 2026; a fragile ceasefire was broken by renewed US strikes in June.
What does the Iran travel verdict mean?
countrysignal gives each country one combined view: no new major signal, caution, or avoid. Iran is currently rated avoid. It combines an official baseline with live conflict, natural-hazard and unrest signals, and updates as conditions change.
This verdict is generated by countrysignal's analysis engine from live conflict, natural-hazard and unrest signals. It is informational only and never an instruction to act. For confirmed emergencies, follow official local alerts.