Holidaymakers have been left anxious after NATO defences confirmed they intercepted a ballistic missile bound for Turkey. According to the Scottish woman known as Your Lassie in Turkey on TikTok, who recently shared her views after receiving comments from people making assumptions about the conflict in Iran, 'There was an Iranian missile intercepted today. Now, I've read lots of different stories, and different news reports.
' Turkey has remained a favourite getaway spot for Brits, though concerns about travel have intensified lately owing to the turmoil across the Middle East. Brits have found themselves stranded at multiple destinations throughout the region due to airspace closures. The Glasgow woman based in Turkey has delivered a message to anyone planning to visit shortly, stating, 'Until we're told otherwise, it's safe to come to this country, and it's safe to fly' she added.
She further highlighted that Turkey holds NATO membership, and that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan maintains a 'very good' relationship with President Trump. Whilst describing Turkey as being 'in the middle', she emphasised it's a nation keen to avoid confrontation. She informed viewers that Turkey is 'not involved in the conflict', with daily life continuing normally in the country.
Last weekend, President Donald Trump confirmed the US military is collaborating with Israel to attempt to topple Iran's current regime. ' Travel advice has also been given to people travelling from the UK to Turkey, Cyprus, and Greece. The Foreign Office has reportedly changed its advice due to the US-Israeli war on Iran.
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against 'all travel to within 10km of the border with Syria due to fighting and a heightened risk of terrorism'. ' Online travel agent, loveholidays, has emailed a customer travelling to Turkey from Glasgow later this month. ' Your Lassie in Turkey described the situation as 'extremely serious,' noting, 'Turkey has got a bit of a tricky balancing act to do.
We've got a very long border with Iran. ' She added, 'The Turkish government and the Iranian government actually have a really good relationship.