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US Issues Global Warning Over Iranian Threat to Americans Overseas

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On March 23 (local time), U.S. officials issued a global security alert warning that Iranian-supported or affiliated terrorist groups may target American interests overseas with attacks on US citizens and diplomatic facilities worldwide; the Department of State emphasized this heightened risk is particularly acute in Middle Eastern regions where these actors operate most frequently, urging all Americans abroad to exercise increased caution immediately following guidance from their nearest embassy.

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    On March 23 (local time), US authorities issued a global security alert advising citizens everywhere—particularly those in the Middle East—to increase their level of personal safety.
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    The warning specifically cites threats from groups linked to Iran, which may target American interests and individuals abroad.
Mar 23, 04:19 US Embassy issues global alert for citizens overseas, particularly those in the Middle East.

Emite EE.UU. alerta global para sus ciudadanos en el extranjero

— [Mar 23, 04:19] Emite EE.UU. alerta global para sus ciudadanos en el extranjero (Lopezdoriga)

The US Department of State on Saturday issued a worldwide warning for its citizens saying that Iranian supporters may attack American interests

— [Mar 23, 04:19] Emite EE.UU. alerta global para sus ciudadanos en el extranjero (Lopezdoriga)

'The US Department of State on Saturday issued a worldwide warning for its citizens saying that Iranian supporters may attack American interests', 'Global advisory urges' and Americans abroad should follow the guidance in security alerts

— [Mar 23, 01:59] Us issues global warning Iran-linked groups target (Nypost)

'The US Department of State advises Americans worldwide especially Middle East exercise increased caution', 'Americans must be wary over threats from Iranian linked group' and follow the guidance in security alerts

— [Mar 23, 01:59] Us issues global warning Iran-linked groups target (Nypost)

'March 22 The Department of State advises Americans worldwide exercise increased caution', 'Location Worldwide Event': US Dept. Advises citizens abroad especially Middle East to be wary over threats from Iranian linked group

— [Mar 23, 01:59] Us issues global warning Iran-linked groups target (Nypost)
Us Issues Alert Urging Americans To Exercise Increased Caution
Eleva Estados Unidos nivel de alerta para sus ciudadanos en el extranjero
Emite EE.UU. alerta global para sus ciudadanos en el extranjero, particularmente en Medio Oriente
US Department of State: Americans worldwide to increase caution

The U.S. Department of State has advised Americans globally, particularly those near Iran supporters to exercise increased caution due to targeted attacks on diplomatic facilities worldwide while warning that periodic airspace closures may cause travel disruptions and urging travelers to follow guidance from their nearest embassy or consulate for security alerts issued by the US government in Washington D.C., July 10.

State Department to citizens: Exercise increased caution worldwide