US issues security alert for its citizens in Middle East
WASHINGTON: The United States has issued a security alert for its citizens in the Middle East.
According to foreign media, US embassies in 12 countries of the Middle East have issued the alert. Arab media say the alert was issued over the threat of attacks by Iran and the Houthi militia of Yemen.
The countries covered by the alert include Jordan, Iraq, Iran, Yemen, Lebanon and Syria, as well as the Gulf states.
US officials have said that Iran and its allied groups could target American citizens and American interests. US citizens in the region should stay informed about flight cancellations and airspace closures.
Officials have said that American citizens should avoid travelling to tense areas of the Middle East.
More from World
World
Vucic concedes as student-backed list wins Serbian election
World
Lula wins fourth term as Brazil president, Flávio Bolsonaro refuses to concede
World
Pakistan, Saudi and Turkish officials meet Iranian President Pezeshkian in Tehran
World
Egypt’s parliament approves military support for Saudi Arabia as Houthi attacks intensify
World
Iran accuses US of insincerity; Baqaei says door to diplomacy remains open
World
Netanyahu wanted to strike Iran before election, Trump did not approve, CNN reports
World
86pc of Riyadh airport flights cancelled after Houthi attacks; Riyadh Air shifts operations to Qassim
World
Trump says Obama gave Iran billions and paved way to nuclear weapon
World
Araghchi says Iran’s policies will not change even if war resumes
World
Attack on Iran could come tomorrow, or a big deal could be reached: Trump
World
US orders non-emergency staff and families out of Saudi Arabia
World