The U.S. Department of State has issued a worldwide security alert advising American citizens abroad to exercise greater caution.
The alert is prompted by the conflict between Israel and Iran, which has led to travel disruptions and the temporary closure of airspace throughout the Middle East. In addition to being on the Department of State’s website, the alert can be read on the websites of U.S. embassies around the world.
“There is potential for demonstrations against U.S. citizens and interests abroad. The Department of State recommends that American citizens worldwide exercise greater caution,” states the worldwide security alert.
The official U.S. government statement does not mention the U.S. airstrikes on three nuclear facilities in Iran: Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan, last Saturday (21).
Travel Advisory
The text also recommends careful reading of the Travel Advisory.
Among other information, the document provides:
• the list of websites for U.S. embassies, consulates, diplomatic missions, and offices that provide consular services;
• tips for choosing safe and affordable accommodations for your next trip and stay;
• overseas health guidance on how to get help for a medical emergency, checking health insurance coverage, and the need to bring prescribed medications;
The text also explains what the Department of State can and cannot do during a crisis in another country to ensure the safety of American citizens abroad.
Recall
The offensive against Iran was initiated by Israel with bombings of military installations on the 13th, due to disagreement with the Iranian nuclear program.
On the night of last Saturday (21), the conflict took on new proportions, and U.S. President Donald Trump announced the bombings.
On this Monday (23), the United Nations’ International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is holding an emergency meeting following the U.S. attack on Iran, called on Sunday (22).
During the third meeting of the UN Security Council after the start of the Israel-Iran conflict—called urgently on Sunday—the entity’s Secretary-General, António Guterres, said that the bombing of Iranian nuclear facilities by the United States is a dangerous change in a region already in crisis.
Source: Agência Brasil