U.S. Embassy Jerusalem Warns of Iranian Threats to American Officials

The U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem issued a security alert on November 6 warning Americans in the Middle East of heightened threats from Iranian-supported Houthis and Iranian efforts to target U.S. government officials in the region. The notice urged greater vigilance and warned that regional tensions could disrupt civilian travel. The embassy said “hostilities have the potential to escalate rapidly.” It warned of possible flight cancellations, airspace closures and other travel disruptions, and directed travelers to check their departure status with airlines or the Ben Gurion and Haifa airport departure boards. The alert said Iran and groups supporting it could also target U.S. interests abroad, including places associated with Americans, U.S. businesses and institutions. For Americans in Israel, the embassy advised identifying the nearest shelter or protected space, downloading the Israel Defense Forces Home Front Command application, preparing essential supplies and following instructions from local authorities. It also recommended security enrollment and contingency planning. The notice said the consular sections at both the Jerusalem embassy and its Tel Aviv branch remained open for routine and emergency services. In explaining the regional risk, the embassy said Houthi hostilities against Saudi Arabia had included attacks on civilian airports and other critical infrastructure, causing civilian casualties and severe travel disruption.