ASEAN foreign ministers expressed serious concern on Tuesday about the rapidly evolving conflict in the Middle East, calling for restraint and the avoidance of acts that further aggravate the situation.The developments severely undermine ongoing efforts by key mediators and diminish prospects for a peaceful resolution through dialogue and diplomacy, the ministers added in a statement.The US State Department on Monday issued an alert urging American citizens around the world to “exercise increased caution” over the war with Iran.The alert said that “due to heightened tensions in the Middle East, the security environment remains complex with the potential for unforeseen escalation.”For all the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.“Americans outside the Middle East should reconsider travel to and through the region,” it said, while warning of the heightened possibility of attacks targeting US diplomatic facilities “or at locations associated with the United States and Americans throughout the world.”With agencies Read more: US military completes its latest strikes on Iran, marking 10th successive night of attacks