Al Mayadeen English

  • Ar
  • Es
  • x
Al Mayadeen English

Slogan

  • News
    • Politics
    • Economy
    • Sports
    • Arts&Culture
    • Health
    • Miscellaneous
    • Technology
    • Environment
  • Articles
    • Opinion
    • Analysis
    • Blog
    • Features
  • Videos
    • NewsFeed
    • Video Features
    • Explainers
    • TV
    • Digital Series
  • Infographs
  • In Pictures
  • • LIVE
News
  • Politics
  • Economy
  • Sports
  • Arts&Culture
  • Health
  • Miscellaneous
  • Technology
  • Environment
Articles
  • Opinion
  • Analysis
  • Blog
  • Features
Videos
  • NewsFeed
  • Video Features
  • Explainers
  • TV
  • Digital Series
Infographs
In Pictures
  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • MENA
  • Palestine
  • US & Canada
BREAKING
Lebanese Speaker Nabih Berri to Sayyed Nasrallah: On the day of your martyrdom, I recall your voice echoing across the lands: 'Standing against falsehood, even if it leads to martyrdom, will unveil all masks; that is a true Hussaini victory'
Larijani: Resistance was born in this arena, and Lebanon today stands as a fortified trench against the Israeli entity
Larijani: Lebanon may be small in size, but its people are great and strong
Larijani: The Israeli attack on Qatar was clear evidence of Sayyed Nasrallah’s repeated talk about Israeli aggression against countries across the region
Larijani: It has now become evident that the positions voiced by Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah over the past decades were accurate
Larijani: The region has witnessed many developments since my last visit
Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council: One of the objectives of this visit is to take part in the ceremonies honoring the martyrs who defended Lebanon
IRGC: Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah and Sayyed Hashem Safieddine have made the Resistance front a symbol of the Islamic nation's dignity and a strategic force on both the regional and global levels
The UN Security Council rejects a Russian-Chinese draft resolution to postpone the reimposition of sanctions on Iran.
Chinese delegate to the Security Council: The Israeli-American attack on Iran's nuclear facilities made things very difficult.

US issues global travel warning for citizens after aggression on Iran

  • By Al Mayadeen English
  • Source: Agencies
  • 23 Jun 2025 08:36
  • 1 Shares
4 Min Read

The US urges citizens to exercise caution abroad as the Israeli occupation's war against Iran and the US strikes on the country disrupt travel and stoke anti-American sentiment across key regions.

Listen
  • x
  • People shout slogans during a protest against US strikes on Iran, Sunday, June 22, 2025, in New York (AP)
    People shout slogans during a protest against US strikes on Iran, on Sunday, June 22, 2025, in New York. (AP)

The US State Department has issued a rare worldwide caution advisory urging American citizens abroad to exercise heightened vigilance, as the ongoing war the Israeli occupation is waging against Iran triggers disruptions and anti-US sentiment across multiple regions.

In a statement issued Sunday, the State Department cited the growing instability in the Middle East and the increasing threat of demonstrations targeting US citizens and interests. “The conflict between Israel and Iran has resulted in disruptions to travel and periodic closure of airspace across the Middle East,” the advisory read. “There is potential for demonstrations against US citizens and interests abroad. The Department of State advises US citizens worldwide to exercise increased caution.”

Worldwide Caution: The conflict between Israel and Iran has resulted in disruptions to travel and periodic closure of airspace across the Middle East.  There is the potential for demonstrations against U.S. citizens and interests abroad. The Department of State advises U.S.… pic.twitter.com/PXJCvSHNxy

— Travel - State Dept (@TravelGov) June 22, 2025

The warning follows a broader advisory last week that discouraged travel to the occupied Palestinian territories, Gaza, and the West Bank, citing "armed conflict, terrorism, and civil unrest," sparked by the Israeli occupation's attacks and provocations since the beginning of the war on Gaza.

In Turkey, the advisory includes additional warnings for US government personnel, urging them to maintain a low profile and avoid personal travel to the country’s southern provinces. The alert notes that “negative sentiment toward US foreign policy may prompt actions against US or Western interests,” listing previous incidents such as anti-US demonstrations, boycotts, graffiti, and hostile rhetoric.

Trump stokes anti-US sentiment

Related News

Pentagon’s AI fleet, set to counter China, faces setbacks: WSJ

Iran recalls its ambassadors to E3 countries in response to sanctions

The renewed global alert comes in the wake of US President Donald Trump’s decision to launch military strikes against Iranian nuclear facilities in what has been dubbed Operation Midnight Hammer. The bombing campaign marked a significant escalation in the war and sparked threats of retaliation from Iran.

In response, US diplomatic missions and security agencies have tightened monitoring of potential threats worldwide. The State Department advised Americans planning to travel overseas to review destination-specific travel advisories and register with the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) for timely security updates.

The travel alert system, managed by the State Department, classifies risk levels from Level 1 (“Exercise Normal Precautions”) to Level 4 (“Do Not Travel”). Current Level 4 advisories include not only the occupied Palestinian territories, Gaza, and parts of the West Bank, but also other conflict zones where US citizens face heightened risk due to military hostilities or political instability.

Washington's calculated deception 

The strikes follow what many now understand to be a deliberate deception by the US administration. While Trump made public gestures about diplomacy, The Atlantic revealed that military action had already been greenlit behind closed doors, in step with Israeli provocations.

Former UN weapons inspector Scott Ritter described the operation as "a grand act of theater," noting that Iran had preemptively secured its critical nuclear assets. "Nothing of significance was accomplished," Ritter said, pointing instead to Trump's political desperation as the true motive.

Iranian authorities have rejected the US narrative of victory and confirmed that their peaceful nuclear program remains intact. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned that the United States and "Israel" had crossed a "very big red line" and would be met with a response "by all means necessary."

Read more: Iran says US, 'Israel' crossed 'red line' as Araghchi heads to Moscow

As part of its strategic posture, Iran's Shura Council has recommended the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital energy corridor for global markets. Iranian MP Esmail Kowsari emphasized that the option is "seriously on the table," pending final approval from the Supreme National Security Council. The move would send a clear signal that Tehran will not allow its sovereignty to be trampled without consequence.

  • United States
  • Iran nuclear deal
  • Tehran
  • Israel
  • Israeli occupation
  • Donald Trump
  • Iran

Most Read

Iran exposes Israeli nuclear projects in major security breach

Iran exposes Israeli nuclear projects in major security breach

  • Politics
  • 24 Sep 2025
27 wounded in Eilat drone explosion amid failed interception

27 wounded Israelis in Eilat drone explosion amid failed interception

  • Politics
  • 24 Sep 2025
'Israel' drone strike wipes out family in South Lebanon, 3 kids killed

'Israel' drone strike wipes out family in South Lebanon, 3 kids killed

  • Politics
  • 21 Sep 2025
Flames and smoke rise following Israeli airstrikes in Sanaa, Yemen, Wednesday, September 10, 2025 (AP)

Israeli aggression targets Sanaa, Yemeni defenses repel air assault

  • Politics
  • 25 Sep 2025

Coverage

All
War on Gaza

Read Next

All
A Eurovision flag blows in the wind beside a memorial with Swiss national personification Helvetia at the start of the Eurovision Song Contest week in Basel, Switzerland, Monday, May 12, 2025 (AP)
Arts and Culture

'Israel' at risk of expulsion from Eurovision as November vote looms

Iran’s Larijani: Lebanon a stronghold of Resistance against 'Israel'
Politics

Larijani from Beirut: Lebanon is anti-'Israel' Resistance stronghold

Smoke billows over Gaza City following an Israeli airstrike, as displaced Palestinians flee northern Gaza through Wadi Gaza, Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025 (AP)
Politics

Block by block, 'Israel' razing Gaza City to the ground: NYT

Hague Group pushes legal, economic moves against 'Israel'
Politics

Hague Group pushes legal, economic moves against 'Israel'

Al Mayadeen English

Al Mayadeen is an Arab Independent Media Satellite Channel.

All Rights Reserved

  • x
  • Privacy Policy
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Authors
Android
iOS