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U.S. urges Americans to reconsider Middle East travel as Iran tensions rise

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: CNBC World

What happened

The State Department urged Americans to reconsider Middle East travel as Houthi attacks intensify and Iran keeps the Strait of Hormuz closed.

Key facts

  • Reported by CNBC World and published Sun, 20 Sep 2026 13:14:21 UTC.

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  2. U.S. embassies across Middle East issue security alerts for Americans

  3. U.S. urges Americans to reconsider Middle East travel as Iran tensions rise

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