The US Embassy in Jerusalem issued a security alert Saturday evening, calling on American citizens across the Middle East to exercise caution and heightened vigilance and be prepared for possible flight cancellations, according to the embassy's advisory. The alert comes amid reports that the US and Israel are planning a large-scale attack on Iran.
The US Embassy in Jerusalem issued a fresh security alert Saturday evening, advising American citizens to exercise heightened vigilance and prepare for potential flight cancellations across the Middle East. The advisory, which echoes a series of warnings from US missions in the region over the past week, reflects Washington's assessment that the security situation remains highly volatile.
The alert follows a previous travel warning from the embassy on Friday, July 24, which also cited possible flight disruptions, as The Zioneer reported. Over the past two weeks, the US has issued urgent travel warnings for 18 Middle Eastern countries, and on July 19 the embassy in Jerusalem released an urgent security alert urging citizens to take precautions, as The Zioneer reported on July 19. The repeated warnings coincide with military indicators pointing to possible US-Israeli action against Iran.
According to reports circulating Saturday evening, the alert comes amid reports that the US and Israel are planning a large-scale attack on Iranian infrastructure. US officials have previously signaled that a fresh wave of strikes could occur as early as this weekend. The embassy's latest advisory underscores the expectation that travel disruptions could be imminent, reflecting the highest level of diplomatic caution seen in recent weeks.
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