US Embassy in UAE urges citizens exercise ‘heightened vigilance’ in the Middle East

US Embassy in UAE urges citizens exercise ‘heightened vigilance’ in the Middle East The US Embassy in UAE issued a security alert warning its citizens in the Middle East to "exercise heightened vigilance" amid escalations in the region. "Americans currently in the Middle East should exercise heightened vigilance due to the complex security environment. Be aware of potential flight cancellations, airspace closures, and travel disruptions," it said in its statement.