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State Department urges Americans not to travel to Israel, Iraq or Iran; establishes 24-hour task force
Summary
A State Department spokesperson said the Department has set up a 24-hour Middle East task force, issued more than 30 security alerts and is advising U.S. citizens not to travel to Israel, Iraq or Iran; consular resources and contact information were provided.
The State Department on Tuesday urged U.S. citizens not to travel to Israel, Iraq or Iran and said it has set up a 24-hour Middle East task force to coordinate consular support and information for Americans abroad.
The advisory matters because the department said the region’s security situation is complex and rapidly evolving, and the task force is intended to centralize information and connect callers with embassy resources.
A State Department spokesperson said the task force is “operating…
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