U.S. warns against travel to Middle East as Iran launches new attacks in Gulf
DAMASCUS, Syria (North Press) – U.S. embassies across the Middle East on Friday issued updated travel and security warnings, advising American citizens not to travel to Lebanon and Iraq and to reconsider travel to Saudi Arabia and Bahrain amid escalating regional tensions.
The U.S. embassies in Lebanon, Iraq, Bahrain, and Saudi Arabia warned that the security situation across the region remains volatile and that further escalation could occur without warning.
In their advisories, the embassies urged U.S. citizens to exercise extreme caution, closely monitor local news, verify flight schedules, and prepare for possible travel disruptions or sudden airspace closures. They also advised Americans to seek shelter immediately in the event of attacks.
The warnings maintain a “Do Not Travel” advisory for Lebanon and Iraq, while recommending travelers reconsider travel to Bahrain and Saudi Arabia due to heightened security risks.
The updated advisories cover 15 countries and territories: Bahrain, Lebanon, Egypt, Oman, Iran, Qatar, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Israel, the West Bank and Gaza Strip, Syria, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, and Yemen.
The warnings came as Iran launched a new wave of attacks targeting several Gulf states on Saturday, following the seventh consecutive night of U.S. airstrikes against Iranian military targets, further fueling concerns of a broader regional conflict.