Americans Warned: You Could Be a Target

June 25, 2025

The U.S. State Department has issued a worldwide travel advisory warning American citizens to exercise extreme caution abroad following President Trump's airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, dubbed Operation Midnight Hammer. The strikes have triggered global backlash, protests across multiple countries, and fears of retaliatory attacks against Americans. The State Department warns of potential demonstrations targeting U.S. citizens and advises travelers to monitor local media, prepare for rapidly changing conditions, and enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP).

Who is affected

American citizens traveling abroad
U.S. interests worldwide
Women travelers to India (mentioned in a separate advisory)
U.S. passport holders who may become targets
American citizens in regions with anti-U.S. protests (Europe, Africa, and parts of Asia)

What action is being taken

The State Department is issuing a worldwide travel advisory for U.S. citizens
The State Department is updating country-specific travel guidance, including a level-2 alert for India
U.S. officials are urging American travelers to enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)
The State Department is advising Americans abroad to develop independent evacuation plans
U.S. officials are emphasizing vigilance for American travelers

Why it matters

The strikes have triggered immediate global backlash and protests
Iran has vowed retaliation against the U.S.
Yemen has officially declared its entrance into the war alongside Iran
Anti-American protests have emerged beyond the Middle East in Europe, Africa, and parts of Asia
National security experts consider this warning more sweeping and severe due to rapidly shifting dynamics in the Middle East and the unprecedented nature of the U.S. strikes
Simply holding a U.S. passport can now make individuals targets

What's next

No explicit next steps stated in the article

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