Exercise Extreme Caution - U.S. State Dept.

Aidan in HCMC Vietnam Expert

Member since 23 December 2017

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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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PhuNinhTim Member

Member since 29 January 2026

PhuNinhTimMemberToday 01:52:40

In Pattaya, Thailand now - we had a visit from Immigration Officers asking if we were okay, and were we harassed in any way by people from the Middle East - I said no but appreciate them checking on us. They were checking Americans registered in hotels here. They said to make sure we report any issues with Middle East people, especially Iranians, said they were checking all Americans they can find. First time for me, been coming here 30 years and never before have they made health & welfare checks.

"The times are a’changing"