Fiji, March 11 -- The Fiji Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade has advised Fijian nationals to avoid travelling to the Middle East following the recent escalation of hostilities in the region.

In a travel advisory issued Tuesday, the ministry said Fijians should closely follow developments as tensions rise.

"The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade advises Fijian nationals to closely monitor developments in the Middle East following the recent escalation of hostilities in the region."

"Fijians are strongly advised to avoid all travel to, or transit through, the Middle East region at this time."

The advisory includes travel to or transit through Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Qatar, *Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Ira...