Baghdad: US embassies in the Middle East have issued travel warnings for the Gulf region and the wider Middle East, advising against travel to Lebanon and Iraq and urging a reconsideration of travel to Saudi Arabia and Bahrain.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, the US embassies in Lebanon, Iraq, Bahrain, and Saudi Arabia issued identical security alerts, noting that the security situation in the region remains complex with the potential for unexpected escalations. The warnings emphasize the necessity for US citizens to exercise extreme caution, monitor local news, and check their flight schedules. Travelers are advised to remain vigilant for the possibility of travel disruptions or airspace closures without prior notice and to seek shelter in the event of any attacks.

The alerts specifically advise against travel to Lebanon and Iraq, while urging a reconsideration of travel to Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. In a broader context, the US State Department’s warning includes 15 destinations: Bahrain, Lebanon, Egypt, Oman, Iran, Qatar, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Israel, the West Bank and Gaza Strip, Syria, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, and Yemen.