U.S. Dept. of State: Worldwide Caution Security alert

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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

https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/global-events/worldwide-caution.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawQuMqNleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE3VXlvUHRrNDBjTERHVTM5c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHmK2W9isPiNJ1lkuiSWTwqcjMTrvU6EauI_JiM3WuSjYUbS2dOwaJAryIxd1_aem_bBl76T5Fa_R3MjY8wRE_Kg

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U.S. Dept. of State
Consular Information for Americans in the Middle East

Current as of March 23, 2026 - 9am ET

Americans in the Middle East should follow the latest guidance from the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate and contact our 24/7 Task Force to get information and help with travel options to return home safely. Receive the latest security updates

• Enroll at step.state.gov to receive the latest security updates from the U.S. embassy or consulate by email.
• Follow the “U.S. Department of State - Security Updates for U.S. Citizens” channel on WhatsApp. Download WhatsApp at whatsapp.com/download(opens in a new tab).
• Find detailed information including the latest Security Alerts for your location at travel.state.gov/destination(opens in a new tab) and at the links below.

Contact our 24/7 Task Force


Americans who need consular information or assistance can call us 24/7:

• +1-202-501-4444 (from abroad)
• +1-888-407-4747 (from the U.S. and Canada)

Security and travel information by country Bahrain

• Latest alerts on Embassy website(opens in a new tab)
• Latest Travel Advisory(opens in a new tab)

Egypt

• Latest alerts on Embassy website(opens in a new tab)
• Latest Travel Advisory(opens in a new tab)

Iran

• Latest alerts on Embassy website(opens in a new tab)
• Latest Travel Advisory(opens in a new tab)

Iraq

• Latest alerts on Embassy website(opens in a new tab)
• Latest Travel Advisory(opens in a new tab)

Israel, West Bank, and Gaza

• Latest alerts on Embassy website(opens in a new tab)
• Latest Travel Advisory(opens in a new tab)

Jordan

• Latest alerts on Embassy website(opens in a new tab)
• Latest Travel Advisory(opens in a new tab)

Kuwait

• Latest alerts on Embassy website(opens in a new tab)
• Latest Travel Advisory(opens in a new tab)

Lebanon

• Latest alerts on Embassy website(opens in a new tab)
• Latest Travel Advisory(opens in a new tab)

Oman

• Latest alerts on Embassy website(opens in a new tab)
• Latest Travel Advisory(opens in a new tab)

Qatar

• Latest alerts on Embassy website(opens in a new tab)
• Latest Travel Advisory(opens in a new tab)

Saudi Arabia

• Latest alerts on Embassy website(opens in a new tab)
• Latest Travel Advisory(opens in a new tab)

Syria

• Latest alerts on Embassy website(opens in a new tab)
• Latest Travel Advisory(opens in a new tab)

United Arab Emirates

• Latest alerts on Embassy website(opens in a new tab)
• Latest Travel Advisory(opens in a new tab)

Yemen

• Latest alerts on Embassy website(opens in a new tab)
• Latest Travel Advisory(opens in a new tab)

Last Updated: March 23, 2026