Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said on Wednesday that the UK is organising a second repatriation flight to get stranded British nationals out of the Middle East as war in Iran enters its fifth day.

This comes after the government already announced that a first flight was set to leave Oman on Wednesday evening.

Speaking at Prime Minister’s Questions on Wednesday, the PM said “British Airways is now laying on an extra flight from Oman and the Foreign Secretary will have further discussions today.

“And can I urge all those in the House who have constituents who are caught in this to make sure that they do register their presence so we can do whatever we can to help them get home safely.”

It is unclear when this second flight is set to take off.

The Foreign Office said the initial flight will depart the country’s capital, Muscat, at 7pm and is available for British nationals, their partners, and children under 18 with a valid travel document.

Priority for the evacuation flight will be given to the most vulnerable and they will contact British nationals in Oman.

Anyone who registered their presence in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and is now in Oman is asked to register for a place on a flight, according to the Foreign Office.

The department asked people not to travel to Muscat International Airport in Oman unless they are contacted by officials, while dependents who are not British nationals will require a valid visa or permission to enter or remain granted for more than three months.

Some 130,000 Britons have registered their presence in the Middle East, as the Foreign Office said it was working with airlines on more routes.

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The war in Iran has left hundreds of thousands of British citizens stranded in the Middle East, as airspaces are closed across the region.

Affected British nationals are urged to stay up to date with the latest updates from their airline or tour operator and review their travel insurance policies before travelling.

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