LONDON: The US has urged its citizens in the Middle East to exercise heightened caution, warning that the regional security environment remains volatile and could deteriorate further amid ongoing tensions. In a security alert issued on Friday, the US Embassy in Jerusalem said Americans in the region should be prepared for flight cancellations, temporary airspace closures and other travel disruptions as airlines continue to adjust schedules. “Due to heightened tensions in the Middle East, the security environment remains complex with the potential for unforeseen escalation,” the Embassy said.

The US Department of State has urged citizens to "exercise caution and heightened vigilance" amid the escalating conflict in the region.

The US state department issued a worldwide security advisory for American citizens, warning that heightened tensions in the Middle East could trigger “unforeseen escalation” and…