Following U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites and Iran’s subsequent threats of retaliation, the U.S. State Department has issued a global security alert for American citizens traveling or residing abroad, reports Baltimore Chronicle with reference to the official statement of the department.
According to the statement, the armed conflict between Israel and Iran has already disrupted international travel and led to the partial closure of airspace across the Middle East. U.S. authorities also warned of potential anti-American demonstrations in various parts of the world, which could pose risks to U.S. nationals and American interests overseas.
Given these developments, the State Department advises U.S. citizens to remain vigilant, observe safety precautions, and monitor official communications while traveling.
Such global warnings from the State Department are rare. The last time a similar worldwide caution was issued occurred in October 2023, following an attack by the Hamas group on Israeli territory from the Gaza Strip.
Earlier we wrote that Ukraine supports U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites.