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Americans Advised To Exercise Extreme Caution - State Dept.

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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 WhatsApp(opens in a new tab) 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


source: Travel.State.Gov

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