The US State Department has expanded its travel advisory to cover the entire Middle East, advising American citizens to consider leaving the region, according to a report Saturday evening. The expanded warning follows earlier urgings for citizens to flee 18 countries and now encompasses the broader region.
The US State Department has expanded its travel advisory to cover the entire Middle East, advising American citizens to consider leaving the region, according to a report Saturday evening. The advisory now applies to the broader region, building on earlier warnings.
Earlier today at 15:45 Jerusalem, the US issued urgent warnings for 18 Middle Eastern countries, telling citizens to "flee" while commercial flights remained available. At 17:47, a report indicated the State Department was advising Americans to reconsider travel to the region. The latest expansion extends the advisory to the entire Middle East, with language shifting to "consider leaving."
The expanded advisory comes amid heightened regional tensions. As The Zioneer has reported, the US and Israel are preparing for a joint strike on Iran, and Iran's IRGC has moved to the highest alert level. The State Department continues to monitor the situation closely.
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