Avoid Middle East Transit Amid Rising Tensions | Auckland News

Auckland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 23, 2026 · 1m

Travelers are being urgently warned to avoid non-essential transit through the Middle East, especially UAE and Qatar, as tensions spike with threats of strikes on Iran over Strait of Hormuz incidents. If you must fly through, keep trips short and brace for delays or cancellations. Those in Iran are urged to leave immediately via air or land routes like Turkey and Armenia—some New Zealanders have already done so. If departure isn’t possible, stay put, follow local guidance, and stock up. Know how to respond to attack warnings, identify shelters, and avoid targets. New Zealanders needing urgent…