The U.S. Government Advises American Citizens in the Middle East Region to Prepare for Evacuation

August 2nd. Local time on August 1st, the US State Department issued a broad security alert to American citizens in the Middle East region, advising them to "consider leaving the area or be prepared to evacuate rapidly if the situation escalates." According to previous reports, US officials revealed that Washington is considering launching a new military strike against Iran as soon as this weekend. Meanwhile, Iran has also stated that it will further target countries that allow US military bases.

The US State Department once again reminds individuals in the Middle East region to remain cautious and vigilant, while preparing for flight cancellations, temporary airspace closures, and other travel disruptions. The announcement also emphasizes that US citizens planning to travel to the Middle East should carefully reconsider their travel plans. (CCTV News)