Americans urged to stay vigilant in Middle East

The US Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the US Consulate General in Dubai have warned of "the potential for unforeseen escalation" amid rising tensions in the Middle East. Americans in the region are being urged to "exercise heightened vigilance" and prepare for possible flight cancellations, airspace closures and other travel disruptions. The advisory also notes that US diplomatic facilities have previously been targeted, both in the Middle East and elsewhere. It warns that Iran and