The U.S. government has issued a warning to its citizens worldwide to exercise heightened caution due to escalating military tensions with Iran.
According to reports from Fox News and other outlets, the State Department issued a 'Worldwide Caution' advisory on July 18, stating that 'the security situation in the Middle East has become complex due to rising tensions, and there is a possibility of unexpected developments.'
Particularly, Americans currently in the Middle East are urged to remain vigilant. They are advised to prepare for potential flight cancellations, airspace closures, and travel disruptions, and to regularly check security alerts from local U.S. embassies and consulates, as well as announcements from local authorities.
The State Department also urged Americans outside the Middle East to reconsider any plans to visit or transit through the region.
It warned that 'U.S. diplomatic facilities outside the Middle East have also been targets in the past,' and that there is a possibility of attacks on U.S. facilities and citizens worldwide by Iran and Iran-aligned groups.
This advisory comes as tensions between the U.S. and Iran escalate over control of the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. forces continue airstrikes against Iran, while Iran has launched attacks against U.S. troops and allies in the region.
Earlier in March, the State Department had issued a similar warning to its citizens globally due to the risk of attacks on U.S. diplomatic facilities in the Middle East amid military confrontations with Iran.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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