The Government is monitoring the emerging impact on Irish soldiers and citizens in the Middle East following the start of what could become sustained military action by the US and Israel against Iran. She said official advice for Irish citizens in the region is to take “shelter”. The minister urged Irish citizens not to travel to Iran and also advised against travel to Israel. The Irish embassy in the United Arab Emirates issued this post on social media: “Given the deterioration of the security situation in the UAE, Qatar, and Kuwait, Irish citizens are advised to shelter in place, avoid unnecessary movement. Irish citizens are advised to avoid military and security force installations.

Source: Irish Examiner March 01, 2026 01:04 UTC