U.S. issues 'worldwide caution' alert to travelers amid Iran war
The U.S. Department of State issued a "worldwide caution" security alert Sunday, instructing Americans who are abroad to "exercise increased caution," especially in the Middle East, amid the ongoing war in Iran.
Americans should follow guidance from the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate and be aware that periodic airspace closures "may cause travel disruptions," according to the State Department.
More than 2,000 people have been killed since the U.S. and Israel launched airstrikes in Iran in late February, triggering a conflict that has widened across the Middle East, according to the Associated Press. The crisis has centered in recent days on the Strait of Hormuz, a waterway crucial to the global oil supply, with President Donald Trump demanding its reopening after Iran effectively closed it.
In the travel alert issued Sunday, U.S. officials said locations associated with the U.S. - even outside the Middle East - may become targets in the ongoing war.
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