US Embassy in Georgia issues warning about Middle East tension

The US Embassy in Georgia warns its citizens being abroad about the heightened tension in the Middle East.

In its official statement, US Embassy calls on US citizens to follow the safety measures and to have travel document easily accessible and up-to-date.

There is heightened tension in the Middle East that may result in security risks to US citizens abroad. Embassy has implemented additional security measures as a precaution”, reads the statement.

The statement reads that US Government personnel have been instructed to exercise a higher level of personal security awareness.

The Embassy calls on US citizens to be aware of their surroundings, stay alert in locations frequented by tourists, review personal security plans and have travel documents ‘up on date’ and ‘easily accessible’.

The situation in the Middle East escalated after Iranian general Qasem Soleimani was killed in a US drone strike at Baghdad International Airport on January 3.

US President Donald Trump said the US acted to stop a war by killing Qasem Soleimani, as he was plotting “imminent and serious attacks on American diplomats”.