The U.S. State Department issued a broad security warning on Aug. 1 local time for American citizens in the Middle East, telling them to consider leaving the region or be ready to depart quickly if conditions worsen. The notice said those currently in the area should stay cautious, remain alert, and prepare for possible flight cancellations, temporary airspace closures, and other travel disruptions. It also advised U.S. citizens planning trips to the Middle East to seriously reconsider those plans. The warning came as earlier reports said U.S. officials had indicated Washington was weighing a new round of military strikes on Iran as soon as this weekend. At the same time, Iran said it would intensify strikes on countries that allow U.S. forces to station military bases there. The information was cited by BlockBeats, with CCTV News referenced as the source mentioned in the brief.
BlockBeats reported on Aug. 2 that, on Aug. 1 local time, the U.S. State Department issued a broad security warning to American citizens in the Middle East, advising them to “consider departing the region or prepare to shelter in place and evacuate quickly if the situation deteriorates.”
According to earlier information, U.S. officials said Washington is considering a new round of military strikes on Iran as soon as this weekend. Iran, for its part, said it would step up strikes on countries that allow U.S. forces to maintain military bases there.
The State Department again warned people in the Middle East to exercise caution and stay alert. It also said they should be prepared for flight cancellations, temporary airspace closures, and other travel disruptions.
The notice added that U.S. citizens planning to travel to the Middle East should carefully reconsider their travel plans.
CCTV News was cited in the brief.
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