“Americans currently in the Middle East should exercise caution and heightened vigilance and should be prepared for flight cancellations, periodic airspace closures, and potential travel disruptions.”

U.S. embassies in the Middle East · said 2026-08-01 · reported 2026-08-01

Several U.S. embassies in the Middle East, including Amman, Jerusalem, and Baghdad, issued security alerts on Saturday due to heightened tensions.