ZeroRisk Experts Provide Media Insight on the Escalating Middle East Conflict
Tony Loughran and regional adviser Abed Qusini share security insights and travel safety guidance as tensions rise across the Middle East.
As the conflict across the Middle East continues to evolve, ZeroRisk International has been actively contributing expert analysis to global media while advising corporate clients on travel safety, risk management and crisis preparedness.
This week, Tony Loughran, Director, Head of Global Security & Intelligence at ZeroRisk International, appeared on Sunrise on the Seven Network to discuss the increasing use of Iranian drone technology and the broader security implications of the conflict. He also provided international commentary on Radio Television Hong Kong, focusing on the potential impact on corporate travel and multinational organisations operating in the region.
Recent strikes across several countries have raised concerns about the vulnerability of international hotels and major tourist infrastructure. In some cases, internationally branded hotels have been struck either as direct targets or collateral damage during missile and drone attacks.
According to Tony Loughran, hotels can become unintended focal points during conflicts due to the concentration of international travellers, journalists, contractors and diplomatic personnel. In some situations, embassy staff and government personnel temporarily relocate to major hotels during periods of instability, which can inadvertently increase their profile in a conflict environment.
These developments are prompting many multinational organisations to reassess their travel risk management strategies. Companies with personnel travelling to or operating in the Middle East are reviewing contingency planning, evacuation procedures and accommodation security arrangements to ensure they remain prepared should conditions deteriorate.
Tony is also scheduled to provide further analysis on Sunrise, discussing the wider strategic developments in the conflict, including U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear infrastructure in 2025 such as the Fordow Fuel Enrichment Plant, Natanz Nuclear Facility and Isfahan Nuclear Technology Center. These former developments have increased regional tensions and raised questions around Iran’s remaining missile capability, maritime threats to oil tankers, and the broader economic impact of rising oil prices.
Alongside Tony’s media interviews, Abed Qusini, who is based in the West Bank, has provided a short video briefing outlining practical travel safety guidance for those currently travelling within the Middle East.
His advice includes maintaining strong situational awareness, monitoring local security updates, identifying safe shelter locations within hotels, and ensuring travellers know how to quickly access emergency assistance if conditions change.
The current conflict highlights the importance of robust travel risk management programs and real-time intelligence monitoring for organisations with global operations.
ZeroRisk International continues to support corporate clients worldwide through 24/7 intelligence monitoring, traveller tracking via SecApp, and integrated security and medical assistance, ensuring organisations can respond quickly and effectively as the situation evolves.
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