US Issues 'Do Not Travel' Alert for Iran and Iraq Amid Rising Tensions
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The United States has issued its highest travel warning, Level 4: Do Not Travel, for Iran and Iraq, as tensions rise following US combat operations in Iran.
In a February 28 'Worldwide Caution,' the US Department of State said Americans worldwide, especially in the Middle East, should follow the guidance in the latest security alerts issued by the nearest US embassy or consulate.
Level 4 is the most severe advisory issued by the State Department, instructing Americans not to travel to a country 'for any reason.'
For Iraq, the summary states: 'Exercise caution, limit movements, shelter in place as needed,' under the Level 4 'Do Not Travel for Any Reason' category.
The State Department's Worldwide Caution also warned Americans that they 'may experience travel disruptions due to periodic airspace closures.'
US embassies and consulates across parts of the Middle East have separately advised citizens to shelter in place amid heightened security risks, according to official alerts.
