The State Department issued a travel warning on Saturday as the Middle East conflict deepened, telling Americans abroad to exercise extra caution. The agency said the latest security environment could create new risks for U.S. citizens overseas.
The warning came after renewed military exchanges involving Iran, which the department said have added to instability in the region. The State Department did not offer a separate, specific threat in the summary, but said travelers and Americans living abroad should remain vigilant as conditions continue to change.