Worldwide Caution
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Worldwide Caution
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Americans in the Middle East
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Worldwide Caution
The Department of State advises Americans worldwide, and especially in the Middle East, to exercise increased caution.
Worldwide Caution
Security alert
March 22, 2026
- The Department of State advises Americans worldwide to exercise increased caution.
Location
: Worldwide
Event
: The Department of State advises Americans worldwide, and especially in the Middle East, to exercise increased caution. Americans abroad should follow the guidance in security alerts issued by the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate. Periodic airspace closures may cause travel disruptions. U.S. diplomatic facilities, including outside the Middle East, have been targeted. Groups supportive of Iran may target other U.S. interests overseas or locations associated with the United States and/or Americans throughout the world.
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@TravelGov on X.
When planning travel, carefully read the Travel Advisory and detailed information for your destination, and any recent alerts at
travel.state.gov/destination
.
Last Updated: March 22, 2026
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https://
means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.
Americans in the Middle East
Americans in the Middle East should follow the latest guidance from the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate and can contact the U.S. Department of State to receive information or assistance.
Worldwide Caution
The Department of State advises Americans worldwide, and especially in the Middle East, to exercise increased caution.
Worldwide Caution
Security alert
March 22, 2026
- The Department of State advises Americans worldwide to exercise increased caution.
Location
: Worldwide
Event
: The Department of State advises Americans worldwide, and especially in the Middle East, to exercise increased caution. Americans abroad should follow the guidance in security alerts issued by the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate. Periodic airspace closures may cause travel disruptions. U.S. diplomatic facilities, including outside the Middle East, have been targeted. Groups supportive of Iran may target other U.S. interests overseas or locations associated with the United States and/or Americans throughout the world.
Enroll at
step.state.gov
to receive the latest security alerts and follow the “U.S. Department of State - Security Updates for U.S. Citizens” channel on
or
@TravelGov on X.
When planning travel, carefully read the Travel Advisory and detailed information for your destination, and any recent alerts at
travel.state.gov/destination
.
Last Updated: March 22, 2026
Owned by Overseas Citizens Services
Travel.State.Gov
An
official website of the
Department of State - Bureau of Consular Affairs
Looking for U.S. government information and services?
USA.gov
USA.gov/espanol
GSA.gov