State Department issues worldwide caution amid Middle East tensions

State Department issues worldwide caution amid Middle East tensions
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Dana M. Brown Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. | U.S. Embassy in South Africa

On June 22, 2025, the Department of State issued a Worldwide Caution Security Alert. The alert advises U.S. citizens abroad to be more cautious due to ongoing conflicts.

The advisory notes that "the conflict between Israel and Iran has resulted in disruptions to travel and periodic closure of airspace across the Middle East." It also highlights the potential for demonstrations targeting U.S. citizens and interests overseas.

The Department urges individuals to "exercise increased caution" and recommends reviewing their Travel Advisory, country information, and any recent security alerts before planning travel. More details can be found at https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages.html.