The US State Department issued a global security alert, citing the risk of an unpredictable escalation of current tensions in the Middle East. The alert warned of potential threats targeting US citizens worldwide.
Rising tensions in the Middle East carry the potential for unpredictable escalation. Iran-backed groups may target locations associated with Americans overseas.
The alert identified Iran-backed groups as the source of the threat. It stated that these groups could target facilities or locations thought to be linked to US citizens overseas.