The notice said that the conflicts are expected to escalate rapidly, which could lead to the cancellation of flights, the closure of airspace and disruptions to tourism-related travel.
The countries in which the U.S. Department of State has issued security alerts are: Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Jordan, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Iraq, Lebanon, Yemen, Iran, Israel and Jerusalem.
The embassies have asked U.S. citizens traveling to or present in these areas to closely monitor the status of airports and airlines.
It was also warned that Iran and its supporters may target U.S.-related interests or facilities and U.S. citizens around the world. In this regard, U.S. companies and other entities have been identified as potential targets.
