Travel Alerts
The United States and Israel launch coordinated military strikes against Iran, targeting military infrastructure and leadership centres across Iranian cities, including Tehran. This joint offensive is widely reported as a major escalation in the long-running crisis.
Iran retaliates with ballistic missile and drone attacks against targets in the United Arab Emirates and other Gulf states, aiming at U.S. and allied bases. There are civilian casualties and infrastructure damage in the UAE.
Israel declares a state of emergency due to the heightened threat level and mobilizes reservists, closes civilian airspace, and implements civil defence measures.
The conflict continues with ongoing strikes and counter-strikes. Regional airspace closures cause widespread international flight disruptions and global leaders call for de-escalation amidst emergency meetings like at the United Nations.
Our policies do not provide cover for losses arising from events or circumstances that were known or reasonably foreseeable at the time of purchasing your policy, including natural events that had already occurred or were actively ongoing.
This alert serves as notification that the escalation in the middle east is a known event, and any related claims may not be eligible for cover if your policy was purchased after the event or while it was active.
Under our general exclusions; Pg.27, Section 17:
Your claim arises from any act of war, whether war is declared or not or from any rebellion, revolution, insurrection or taking of power by the military.
Under our general exclusions; Pg.27, Section 14:
An advice or warning has been released by the Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (see smartraveller.gov.au) or any other government or official body
(ii) the advice or warning risk rating is ‘Do Not Travel’ or advises against specific transport arrangements or participation in specific events or activities, unless a Government exemption from the Department of Home Affairs has been granted; or
All other terms, conditions, limits, and exclusions in your policy continue to apply. Please refer to the Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) for full details.
Smart Traveller have updated their do not travel country list to now include the following countries:
Israel, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Lebanon, Qatar, Yemen, Syria, Bahrain and Kuwait
You can submit a claim online or contact our Claims Team directly for prompt assistance.
