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US advises citizens in Mideast, North Africa to exercise increased caution amid regional tensions

By Reuters and ToI Staff 12 June 2025, 9:16 pm Edit

The United States is advising its citizens in the Middle East and North Africa region to exercise increased caution due to heightened regional tensions, the US State Department says.

This morning, the US announced it would evacuate some personnel from the region amid fears they could be targeted by Iran in reprisal actions.

A rash of reports over the last day, citing US officials, have said Israel could in the coming days attack Iran’s nuclear facilities. US President Donald Trump, however, has called on Israel to hold off on a strike for now.

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