US embassies issue Middle East travel warnings as regional tensions rise

United States diplomatic missions across the Middle East have advised American citizens to consider departing or preparing for immediate evacuation due to risks of "unforeseen escalation" in the regional conflict. The travel advisories were posted by embassies in several nations, including Israel, Jordan, Iraq, Lebanon, and Saudi Arabia.

The warnings coincide with Israeli media reports indicating that officials in Tel Aviv expect Iran to launch ballistic missiles against Israel, regardless of whether Israeli forces participate in potential strikes against Iran.

Meanwhile, regional authorities in Ukraine reported that Russian strikes on Kherson injured 18 people and killed a 54-year-old woman. Russian officials also confirmed that Ukrainian sea drones sank the cargo vessel Janjina in international waters of the Black Sea, though all 17 crew members were rescued.

Sources: N1, Tanjug.