The U.S. Embassy in Amman has issued a security alert urging American citizens in Jordan to take precautions, saying Iran has attacked civilian and critical infrastructure across the Middle East, including hotels…

The U.S. Embassy in Amman has issued a security alert urging American citizens in Jordan to take precautions, saying Iran has attacked civilian and critical infrastructure across the Middle East, including hotels, airports, diplomatic facilities and other civilian locations. The embassy, which has been on ordered departure status since March 2, said it is rescheduling some routine consular appointments out of caution given the continuing regional tensions. It urged U.S. citizens to monitor information from the Jordanian government about specific threats and to follow all instructions, including sirens and other warnings. The embassy advised Americans to consult Jordan's National Center for Security and Crisis Management for public safety guidelines, including explanations of the country's emergency sirens, and to avoid all demonstrations, large gatherings and areas with a heavy police presence. It said citizens should monitor local media, follow the instructions of local authorities, exercise caution at locations publicly associated with the United States, and keep a low profile. Travelers whose flights are affected should contact their airline directly. The embassy listed its emergency contacts as +962 6 590-6000 during business hours and +962 6 590-6500 after hours, and the email Amman-ACS@state.gov. The State Department's Consular Affairs line is 1-888-407-4747 from the United States and Canada, and +1 202-501-4444 from abroad.

The U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem is warning American citizens to remain vigilant amid reports of escalating violence tied to rival Israeli organized crime groups, with incidents primarily centered in parts of Tel Aviv…

The U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem is warning American citizens to remain vigilant amid reports of escalating violence tied to rival Israeli organized crime groups, with incidents primarily centered in parts of Tel Aviv, Jaffa, and Herzliya. The embassy advises U.S. citizens to exercise increased caution, particularly in commercial areas during the evening and overnight hours, avoid areas where police operations are underway, follow the directions of local authorities, and immediately report any suspicious activity.

The United Kingdom has updated its travel guidance for the Middle East, warning of a risk of further attacks and unforeseen escalation across the region, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office said today. The…

The United Kingdom has updated its travel guidance for the Middle East, warning of a risk of further attacks and unforeseen escalation across the region, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office said today. The FCDO said that while the United States and Iran announced a memorandum of understanding on June 17 regarding the conflict, the situation in the region remains unpredictable. Since July 8 there have been strikes and Iranian retaliatory attacks in a number of locations across the region, including Oman, against US military and civilian infrastructure, the FCDO said. It noted that before the ceasefire, the Iranian government had stated its intention to target locations associated with the United States and Israel, including organizations, businesses, facilities and institutions. The FCDO advised that British nationals in the Middle East should be prepared for possible flight cancellations, periodic airspace closures and travel disruptions.

President Donald Trump warned that the United States will destroy an Iranian bridge or power plant for every ship Iran attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, including targets in or near Tehran, in a post on Truth Social…

President Donald Trump warned that the United States will destroy an Iranian bridge or power plant for every ship Iran attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, including targets in or near Tehran, in a post on Truth Social. "From this point forward, any time the Islamic Republic of Iran shoots at a ship in the Strait of Hormuz, whether it be by Missile, Rocket, Drone, or any other device or weapon, the United States will bomb and destroy ONE BRIDGE OR POWER PLANT, including those located next to, or in, the Capital City of Tehran," Trump wrote.