All articles tagged with #heightened tensions
The IDF has temporarily halted leave for combat units, citing the ongoing assessment of the situation and the need for constant force deployment. This decision comes amidst heightened tensions and increasing threats from Iran following an alleged Israeli strike in Syria that killed a senior Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps commander. The IDF also announced the call-up of reservists to bolster its Air Force's air defense array.
Airline passengers at Miami International Airport are on guard and alert after the U.S. State Department issued a worldwide travel alert for U.S. citizens going overseas due to heightened tensions and the possibility of violence against Americans. Travelers are advised to stay vigilant, enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program, and follow the State Department on social media. Former F.B.I. Agent Stuart Kaplan emphasizes the need for extreme caution when traveling abroad, as individuals may be targeted due to standing out as foreigners.