Australia has lowered its travel advice for several countries in the Middle East, but warned the security situation in parts of the region could still “deteriorate rapidly with little warning”.

The move will clear a major hurdle for Australians flying to Europe for summer, after travel insurers refused to issue coverage for trips via the Middle East.

SYDNEY, June 17 (Reuters) - Australia on Wednesday relaxed its travel advice for Bahrain, Israel, Kuwait, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates after the U.S. and Iran reached an…