Richard Keys was abruptly taken off air following the United States’ and Israel’s bombing of Iran.The ex-Sky Sports presenter, who has hosted beIN Sports’ football coverage alongside Andy Gray since 2023, was taken off set after explosions were heard in Qatar.Richard Keys was taken off air after US missile strikes on IranX / beINSPORTS_ENKeys took to X to reassure fans of his safety, writing: “Thank you all for your messages. It was a bit lively earlier. I don’t have space to express my feelings about that idiot Trump. No show today.“You’ll be in the capable hands of our colleagues in London. Thoughts & prayers for everyone in our region. Ramadan Kareem.”It comes after the UK government’s foreign office issued a warning to British nationals in parts of the Middle East.“Due to reported missile attacks, British nationals in Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and United Arab Emirates should immediately shelter in place,” the instruction read.“Remain indoors in a secure location, avoid all travel and follow instructions from the local authorities.”Tensions escalated in the Middle East after the United States and Israel launched a joint offensive on Iran.Missiles struck the capital Tehran while Iranian forces retaliated with strikes on Israel and other parts of the Gulf region.The bombing got underway in Iran at 9.40am local time on Saturday morning with multiple cities having reported hearing loud explosions.The Iranian government claims the attacks targeted both military sites and civilian infrastructure in the country.US President Donald Trump confirmed the attacks, describing them as necessary to ‘eliminate imminent threats from the Iranian regime.’“A short time ago, the US military began major combat operations in Iran,” said Trump speaking from the White House.“Our objective is to defend the American people by eliminating threats from the Iranian regime.”Meanwhile, a senior Iranian official told Reuters that the country would ‘take revenge’ and deliver a ‘strong response.’More to follow…