The U.S. State Department issued security alerts on Friday for several Middle Eastern countries, in some cases advising against travel and warning of possible missile attacks after Israel launched military strikes against Iran.

The US security warning further reminded the US citizens of the constant need for caution and increased personal security awareness, which includes knowing the location of the closest shelter in the case of a red alert,

The US issued security alerts across the Middle East after Israeli strikes on Iran, warning of missile threats and advising Americans to avoid travel or shelter in places across Iran, Iraq, Jordan, and Israel.