The US Embassy in Jerusalem issued a security warning for American citizens in the Middle East due to tensions in the region and the “potential for unforeseen escalation” on Tuesday.
The embassy warned Americans to stay vigilant and watch for potential airspace closures, which may disrupt travel or cause flight cancellations. Those planning to travel to or from the Middle East were cautioned to monitor information regarding airline operations.
“Iran and groups supportive of Iran may target other US interests overseas or at locations associated with the United States and Americans throughout the world,” the statement read.
The warning was issued shortly before US Central Command announced that it had initiated its second wave of strikes against Iran in the past week.
Bahrain's Interior Ministry alerts citizens to Iranian threat
Warning sirens sounded in Manama, Bahrain as the Bahraini Interior Ministry issued an alert to mobile phones, urging the public to move to safe locations.
The Interior Ministry announced "an alert of potential threat" in the country, following Iranian threats to strike Bahrain and Kuwait.
"The Ministry of Interior urged citizens and residents to remain calm, proceed to the nearest safe location, and follow news through official channels for the protection of public safety."
Shortly after the US strikes on Iran began, Iranian military spokesperson Ebrahim Zolfaghari stated that Iran “will no longer exercise restraint regarding Bahrain and Kuwait” in a post on X/Twitter.
“Gifts are on the way,” Zolfaghari warned.