# US issues rare red alert for citizens in the Middle East

https://mins.news/en/item/106190

- euronews, 2026-10-19 11:55 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/19/us-issues-rare-middle-east-red-alert-warning-to-its-citizens-in-the-region

> Washington has taken the unusual step of issuing a red alert to US citizens in 12 Middle Eastern countries, citing the risk of potential attacks on US interests.