The US Embassy in Egypt issued a travel warning for the country in an unusual move, recommending that American citizens depart Egypt, according to reports. The warning comes amid heightened regional tensions and follows a wave of similar advisories across the Middle East.
The US Embassy in Egypt issued a travel warning Saturday afternoon, recommending that American citizens depart the country. The warning, which adds to a wave of similar advisories across the Middle East, was reported at 15:23 Jerusalem alongside similar warnings from the US embassies in Doha and Muscat, as The Zioneer noted in its Saturday Eye on Zion bulletin at 16:09 Jerusalem. The Egypt advisory specifically targets the country bordering Israel and the Gaza Strip, amid heightened regional tensions.
As The Zioneer reported earlier Saturday, the US State Department has issued approximately 18 travel warnings across the region, urging citizens to leave while flights remain available or seek underground shelter. The thread of warnings has evolved rapidly: At 15:23 Jerusalem, the US embassies in Cairo, Doha, and Muscat were confirmed to have issued advisories. Prior to this, on Wed Jul 15, the State Department had raised the travel advisory level to the highest for Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, and Yemen. The US Embassy in Jerusalem issued an alert on Sun Jul 19, and the Baghdad embassy had warned of airspace closures on Thu Jun 11. The Jordanian government and the US Embassy in Jordan also issued warnings on Saturday, according to a bulletin at 16:07 Jerusalem.
The wave of warnings comes as the US and Israel prepare for a potential joint strike on Iran, as The Zioneer reported in its Eye on Zion bulletin. President Trump stated on Wed Jul 29 that the US would strike Iran "very hard" following an incident in Egypt. Iran's IRGC has moved to its highest alert level and adopted wartime protocols. The travel advisories are seen as a precautionary measure to protect American citizens ahead of possible military action.
The Egyptian government has not yet commented on the advisory. The exact timing and scope of the anticipated military operation remain unconfirmed, and further travel warnings may be issued.
3 developments
- DevelopingUS Embassy in Iraq Urges American Citizens to Leave Immediately
- ConfirmedUS Issues Formal Warning for Entire Middle East, Urges Americans to Leave Immediately
- DevelopingUS Embassy in Oman joins Middle East travel warnings, sources say
- DevelopingUS State Department issues travel warning for Israel, urges citizens to leave immediately
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