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Bahrain
May 22, 2026
Bahrain Travel Advisory
Bahrain is currently under a 'Do Not Travel' advisory due to a volatile security situation in the Middle East, including ongoing armed conflict and the threat of drone and missile attacks. There is a significant risk of terrorist violence and unpredictable demonstrations, with potential for sudden disruptions to commercial flights and regional airspace. Foreign governments have ordered the departure of non-emergency personnel and advise citizens to leave if it is safe to do so.
Kuwait
May 22, 2026
Kuwait Travel Advisory
The security situation in Kuwait is highly volatile due to ongoing regional armed conflict, leading to a significant risk of drone and missile attacks. Civilian infrastructure, including airports, hotels, and government facilities, may be targeted. Additionally, there is a persistent threat of terrorism and the presence of unexploded ordnance in desert areas near the Iraq border.
Qatar
May 22, 2026
Qatar Travel Advisory
The security situation in the Middle East remains volatile, with a significant risk of armed conflict, regional escalation, and potential drone or missile attacks targeting civilian infrastructure, including airports, hotels, and energy facilities. Due to these threats, official government advisories strongly recommend against all travel to or transit through Qatar. U.S. and other foreign government personnel have been ordered to depart or have been advised to leave, and consular services may be severely limited or suspended.
Iran
May 22, 2026
Iran Travel Advisory
The security situation in Iran is extremely volatile due to regional conflict, civil unrest, and the high risk of arbitrary detention. Foreign nationals, including dual nationals, face a significant risk of arrest, questioning, and wrongful detention, with some individuals held for years on false charges. Infrastructure, including airports and borders, may be subject to sudden closures or disruptions, and the ability of foreign governments to provide consular assistance is extremely limited or non-existent.
Venezuela
May 21, 2026
Venezuela Travel Advisory
While some official sources have recently adjusted the general advisory to Level 3, multiple government advisories continue to warn against all travel due to a highly volatile security environment, including significant risks of violent crime, kidnapping, terrorism, and arbitrary detention. The country faces severe political and economic instability, with ongoing reports of military activity, roadblocks by armed militias, and a critical collapse of healthcare infrastructure. Specific regions, including border areas with Colombia, Brazil, and Guyana, remain extremely dangerous and are subject to 'Do Not Travel' directives.
Lebanon
May 21, 2026
Lebanon Travel Advisory
The security situation in Lebanon is highly volatile and unpredictable due to ongoing armed conflict, regional tensions, and the risk of sudden escalation. Major governments advise against all travel to the country, citing significant risks from terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping, and the presence of unexploded ordnance. Consular support is severely limited, and the ability of foreign governments to assist citizens in an emergency is constrained by the security environment.
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