So, to all the Britons suddenly Googling “how to survive a missile strike in a skyscraper”—you’re not alone. The Foreign Office is doing its job, and the Gulf states are ramping up their own security. But the truth is, you are the frontline of your own safety. Don’t rely on the “Brits abroad” reputation of boozing on the beach. Right now, you need to be ruthlessly practical.
And hey, if you’re reading this from a coffee shop in Bahrain, maybe finish your drink—but do it quickly. Then head inside. Better a boring afternoon in a corridor than a headline on the BBC. Stay safe, stay smart, and for now, shelter. The sun will wait.
