00:00Tensions in the Middle East are exploding, and now travelers everywhere are asking,
00:04is it still safe to visit Turkey?
00:06After a major U.S.-Israeli operation struck Iran, retaliation followed.
00:11Missiles were launched.
00:13Airspace across several countries shut down.
00:15And flights were canceled as chaos spread.
00:17Turkey sits right next to Iran.
00:19And this week, NATO air defenses shot down a second Iranian missile entering Turkish airspace,
00:25a clear sign that the danger is getting closer.
00:28The U.S. has now ordered non-essential staff to leave its consulate in Adana.
00:32Services there are suspended.
00:34And Americans in southeast Turkey are urged to leave immediately.
00:38The U.K. has also updated its guidance.
00:41Travelers must avoid entering Turkey from Iran.
00:43And Britain continues to advise against all travel within 10 km of the Syrian border.
00:48But here's what most holidaymakers need to know.
00:51There is no U.K. warning against visiting Istanbul, Antalya, or Cappadocia.
00:55Flights from the U.K. to Turkey are still operating.
00:58Airlines are watching the situation closely, but most routes remain open.
01:03So is Turkey safe right now?
01:05Most tourist areas remain open, but the situation can shift fast.
01:09If you're traveling soon, check official updates every day.
01:13Because guidance can change in an instant.
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