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Is Iran safe right now?

Travel advisory and airspace status for Iran. We compare US State Department, UK FCDO, and Canada travel advisories, plus live airspace data for the Middle East region.

Travel to Iran is considered safe with increased caution advised for US citizens, while UK travelers are recommended to take normal precautions. Canadian travelers are advised not to travel due to safety concerns, and the airspace is currently closed.

Last verified: 2026-06-18 (13:02:01 UTC)

US, UK & Canada travel advisories

Governments disagree
SourceLevelLink
US State DeptIncreased cautionTravel.State.Gov
UK FCDONormal precautionsGOV.UK
CanadaDo not travelTravel.gc.ca
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Why do governments disagree?

The US and Canada have heightened concerns regarding potential risks, while the UK maintains a more lenient stance, reflecting differing assessments of the security situation. These variations may stem from differing diplomatic relations and intelligence evaluations.

Airspace status

closed

Iran airspace closed. Civil aviation suspended. NOTAM in effect.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Iran safe to travel to right now?
US State Department rates Iran at increased caution. Airspace is currently closed. Check the comparison above for details.
What is the airspace status over Iran?
Airspace over Iran is currently closed. Iran airspace closed. Civil aviation suspended. NOTAM in effect. Check our live airspace map for details.
Where can I see the full official advisories?
US State Department: Travel.State.Gov. UK: GOV.UK foreign travel advice. Canada: Travel.gc.ca. We link to each in the table above.

Is it safe in other countries?

Cite this page

Middle East Impact (2026). Is Iran safe right now? Travel advisory & airspace status. https://middleeastimpact.com/is-iran-safe