Government issues 'worldwide' travel advisory after Iran strikes

The advisory tells "U.S. citizens worldwide to exercise increased caution."

Jun 23, 2025 - 15:44

Government issues 'worldwide' travel advisory after Iran strikes

In the early hours of June 22, the U.S. carried out what President Donald Trump classified as a series of "successful" air strikes on Iran that "obliterated" three of its nuclear facilities.

Later assessment has begun to show that the B-2 bombers which the U.S. used to drop "bunker-buster" bombs on the sites used for fuel enrichment facilities of Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan caused severe damage but also left out key stocks and structures as fears of a return response reverberate around the world.

U.S. cities of New York, Los Angeles and Washington D.C. have all been placed on high alert and have increased police presence at popular religious and tourist sites while the U.S. State Department put out a "worldwide" advisory for Americans living or traveling abroad.

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'Disruptions to travel and periodic closure of airspace': global travel advisory issued

"The conflict between Israel and Iran has resulted in disruptions to travel and periodic closure of airspace across the Middle East," the June 22 advisory states. "There is the potential for demonstrations against U.S. citizens and interests abroad. The Department of State advises U.S. citizens worldwide to exercise increased caution."

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi responded to the strikes by accusing the U.S. of "extremely dangerous, lawless and criminal behavior" and vowing of "everlasting consequences" that will come as Iran responds. The country's closure of the Strait of Hormuz shipping pathway also risks sending global oil prices skyrocketing.

Amid the escalation of the conflict and continued strikes on Iranian facilities from Israel, the State Department has also called for the immediate departure of any U.S. citizens from both countries.

"The U.S. Embassy is aware that third parties are assisting U.S. citizens in departing Israel overland to Jordan and Egypt and by sea to Cyprus," the June 22 advisory reads. "While we are not able to endorse any providers, we know some have been able to successfully help U.S. citizens. The U.S. Embassy is also aware that there are commercial opportunities to depart Israel by ship, and U.S. citizens should check local media if other commercial opportunities arise to depart as we may not be able to provide the information before such travel options sell out."

Multiple countries have launched evacuation flights out of Israel and Iran.
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Stuck in the Middle East? State Department launches crisis intake form for rescue flights

As the State Department began carrying out evacuation flights from Tel Aviv to nearby countries like Greece, citizens and permanent residents seeking to be on one have been instructed to fill out a crisis intake form with their information.

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Countries such as France, China, Australia, Portugal, Serbia and Great Britain are some of the other nations that are in the process of carrying out repatriation flights to get out citizens stranded in the region.

Israel has recently reopened Ben Gurion Airport (TLV), which has been closed since June 13 amid the escalation of the war with Iran, to limited outbound flights for humanitarian missions and foreigners looking to return to their countries. Israeli citizens have largely been barred from leaving the country by air as the airport has remained a frequent target of strike attacks.