The US Department of State has issued a worldwide caution urging American citizens to exercise “increased vigilance” while travelling or residing abroad, particularly across the Middle East, as tensions continue to escalate.

In a statement released late Sunday, the Bureau of Consular Affairs highlighted growing security risks and warned that intermittent airspace closures could disrupt international travel in the conflict-affected region, CNN reports.

Officials advised US nationals to closely monitor developments and stay updated through security alerts issued by the nearest American embassy or consulate, emphasizing the need for heightened awareness amid the rapidly evolving situation.