State Issues Travel Warning for Iraq, Lebanon and Turkey
The Department of State is urging U.S. citizens to avoid travel to Iraq, Lebanon and Turkey, due to turmoil in the region and threats against U.S. interests. On Sept. 5, State issued (here) a Travel Warning for Iraq, reminding U.S. citizens of ongoing concerns related to kidnappings and terrorist violence. Many U.S. and third-country business people increasingly travel throughout Iraq, but they are accompanied by security teams and move in restricted fashion, State said.
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On Sept. 6, State issued (here) a Travel Warning for Lebanon, as it drew down non-emergency personnel at the U.S. embassy in Beirut. State said there is potential for militant Lebanese groups and the conflict underway in Syria to destabilize Lebanon possibly through a spontaneous upsurge in violence. In that event, State said the ability for the U.S. government to provide emergency services to the U.S. may be severely limited. On Sept. 6, State issued (here) a Travel Warning for Turkey, advising U.S. citizens to defer non-essential travel to southeastern Turkey. Although there have been no recent, direct attacks on U.S. citizens, State said demonstrations in the region may lead to violence.