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US urges its citizens in Middle East to be ready to leave in case of escalation
BBC • • general
Key Points:
- The US government has issued a security alert urging Americans in the Middle East to remain vigilant and be prepared to leave if tensions escalate, citing threats from Iran and its allies targeting US interests worldwide.
- US embassies in multiple Middle Eastern countries shared the alert, warning of possible travel disruptions, flight cancellations, and airspace closures amid fears of unexpected escalation.
- Reports from US media indicate that President Donald Trump may authorize new, intense strikes against Iran over the weekend, with plans reportedly involving severe attacks on Iran's energy infrastructure.
- The US military recently conducted a "heavy wave" of strikes against Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps in retaliation for ballistic missile attacks on American forces, resulting in casualties including civilians.
- The conflict between Washington and Tehran has intensified after a ceasefire collapsed in June, with ongoing reciprocal strikes involving US, Saudi, and Iranian proxy forces in the region.
