Things in the Middle East are growing very spicy indeed, with two American service members killed in the line of duty and President Trump ordering, shall we say, a vigorous reply to be visited upon Iran. Things are liable to get worse before they get better, and now the Trump administration is taking steps to keep Americans in the rest of the world safe.
On Saturday, the State Department issued a travel warning to Americans traveling abroad.
Worldwide Caution: Due to heightened tensions in the Middle East, the security environment remains complex with the potential for unforeseen escalation. We remind Americans in the region of the continued need for caution and encourage them to monitor the news for breaking… pic.twitter.com/A3LKEQSRiO
— TravelGov (@TravelGov) July 18, 2026
The post reads:
Worldwide Caution: Due to heightened tensions in the Middle East, the security environment remains complex with the potential for unforeseen escalation. We remind Americans in the region of the continued need for caution and encourage them to monitor the news for breaking developments. The Department of State advises Americans worldwide, and especially in the Middle East, to exercise increased caution. Americans abroad should follow the guidance in security alerts issued by the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate. Flight cancellations and periodic airspace closures may cause travel disruptions. U.S. diplomatic facilities, including outside the Middle East, have been targeted. Groups supportive of Iran may target other U.S. interests overseas or locations associated with the United States and/or Americans throughout the world. Please read carefully our Travel Advisory, country information, and any recent security alerts when planning travel at http://travel.state.gov/destination.
You can read the entire warning here. The State Department also has detailed tips on improving your personal security here.
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We really do live in interesting times, in the sense of that supposed old Chinese curse. It's maybe not the best time for that vacation in Dubai.
In fact, Americans shouldn't just exercise increased caution when abroad. It's a good idea here in these United States, as well. It's a near-certainty that Iranian nationals infiltrated into the United States during Joe Biden's four years of non-border enforcement. Some of them may likely be under the control of the Iranian civil government or, worse, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
Keep your head on a swivel. Always be aware of your surroundings at all times, whether you are at a high school hockey game, the grocery store, or in your bank. If you're experienced with a sidearm, and you can do so in your jurisdiction, carry one, all the time. Always stay at least in Condition Yellow. Always be alert. If you are in another country, always know where the nearest American consulate or embassy is.
Awareness is the first step in survival. Always keep your eyes open. And this year may not be the ideal year for an American to be traveling abroad. There's a war on, after all.
Editor's Note: For decades, former presidents have been all talk and no action. Now, Donald Trump is eliminating the threat from Iran once and for all.
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