US warns citizens against Middle East travel amid escalation fears

The US State Department on Sunday warned American citizens outside the Middle East against traveling to or transiting through the region, urging them to seriously reconsider their travel plans amid escalating tensions and the possibility of sudden developments.

The department advised Americans currently in the Middle East to exercise caution, noting the potential for flight cancellations or disruptions to air travel.

In Iraq, the US Embassy cautioned citizens about the possibility of airspace closures and flight cancellations, urging them to factor these risks into their travel plans.

The embassy stressed that ongoing tensions in the Middle East could lead to unexpected escalation, and called on American citizens to exercise maximum vigilance and caution.