Strikes in the region are now in their third day and escalating
Chief Minister Alfred Cannan has issued a statement regarding the 'unfolding events in the Middle East'.
He says government's focus is on ensuring impacted Manx residents have access to 'clear, reliable, and up to date advice, which is issued by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office'.
Mr Cannan has confirmed that if the UK government arranges assisted travel back to the UK, British nationals who are usually resident here, as well as holders of Isle of Man passports, will be included in those arrangements.
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It comes on the third day of missile strikes, drone attacks and uncertainty over when - or if - the violence there will end.
The US has struck Tehran, while Israel has pounded Iranian-backed Hezbollah targets in Lebanon.
Donald Trump insists America's operations will continue with 'full force' until all its aims are achieved.
He's suggested the war could last four or five weeks.
Throughout the day, Iran has continued to target states across the Gulf.
Tehran's top official has confirmed it will continue with the strikes - and won't negotiate with the US.
STATEMENT IN FULL
Mr Cannan says: "In these difficult times, my thoughts are with everyone affected by the unfolding events in the Middle East.
We recognise that many across our community will feel concerned for friends, family members or fellow Islanders who may be travelling or living in the region.
Our focus is to ensure that anyone who may be affected by the events has access to clear, reliable, and up to date advice, which is issued by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) - Foreign Office travel advice updates - GOV.UK
Their travel advice pages include a simple registration form, as well as a contact number for those who need further assistance. Once registered, individuals will receive direct updates from the UK Government as the situation evolves.
Should the UK Government decide to arrange assisted travel back to the United Kingdom, British nationals who are usually resident in the Isle of Man, as well as holders of Isle of Man variant British passports, will be included in those arrangements. On arriving in the UK individuals would need to arrange and pay for their remaining journey home. It is therefore important that people check the terms of their travel insurance.
We will remain in regular contact with the UK Government and continue to monitor events closely through our established channels. Our aim is to ensure that anyone affected by these events receives timely information, clear guidance, and the reassurance that we are doing all we can to support them during this uncertain period."
For latest updates, check UK FCDO social media channels:
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