The Foreign Office has today issued a Worldwide Threat warning to alert British nationals to the heightened risk of terrorist attacks, throughout the world, during military action in Iraq.

The following text has been placed on each of the 214 FCO Travel Advice notices:

'The risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks in public places, including tourist sites, will be especially high during military action in Iraq. You should be vigilant, take sensible precautions, be aware of local sensibilities, monitor the media, and check our Travel Advice for the country you live in or plan to visit.'

The previous wording of the Worldwide Travel Warning was:

'UK nationals worldwide should be aware of the risk of indiscriminate attacks on civilian targets in public places, including tourist sites.'

NOTES FOR EDITORS:

2. Foreign Office Travel Advice can also be obtained on the following telephone number: 0870 6060290

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