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Worldwide Caution

Security Alert July 22, 2026

July 22 - Worldwide Caution for U.S. Citizens

 The Department of State advises Americans worldwide to exercise increased caution.

Location: Worldwide 

Event: Due to heightened tensions in the Middle East, the security environment remains complex with the potential for unforeseen escalation.    

Americans currently in the Middle East should exercise caution and heightened vigilance and should be prepared for flight cancellations, periodic airspace closures, and potential travel disruptions.  Some airlines in the region have postponed resumption of earlier flight schedules; others have cancelled some routes.   

Americans outside the Middle East should reconsider travel to and through the region.  Those who do travel to or from the region should monitor information about airport and airline operations. 

U.S. diplomatic facilities, including outside the Middle East, have been targeted. Iran and groups supportive of Iran may target other U.S. interests overseas or at locations associated with the United States and Americans throughout the world, including U.S. businesses and other institutions.

Actions to Take

  • Americans traveling in or through the region should check with their air carriers to make sure their flights are still scheduled.  
  • Contact your airline directly for flight change details if your flight is affected.
  • Monitor embassy and consular security alerts and the news for breaking developments.
  • Follow the instructions of local authorities. 

Enroll at step.state.gov to receive the latest security alerts and follow the "U.S. Department of State - Security Updates for U.S. Citizens" channel on  WhatsApp or @TravelGov on X.  When planning travel, carefully read the Travel Advisory and detailed information for your destination, and any recent alerts at  travel.state.gov/destination.

Health Alert May 28, 2026

Public Health Arrival Restrictions and Enhanced Ebola Screening

Event: U.S. citizens and U.S. nationals who have been present in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Uganda, or South Sudan within 21 days of arrival in the United States must only enter through designated airports for enhanced screening. Review the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) information on what travelers need to know about returning to the United States from DRC, Uganda, and South Sudan for the list of designated airports.

The CDC and the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will apply enhanced public health screening at the designated airports in response to the Ebola disease outbreak. This requirement applies to all U.S. citizen and U.S. national passengers who were present in those countries. For travel information regarding non-U.S. citizens, including lawful permanent residents (LPRs), review the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) information on what travelers need to know about returning to the United States from DRC, Uganda, and South Sudan.

Please be prepared for flight changes or cancellations.

Actions to take: 

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Last Updated: July 22, 2026

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