# U.S. urges Americans to reconsider Middle East travel as Iran tensions rise

https://mins.news/en/item/66277

- CNBC, 2026-09-20 13:14 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/20/us-middle-east-travel-warning-iran-war-hormuz.html

> The U.S. State Department urged Americans to reconsider travel to the Middle East as Houthi attacks intensify and Iran continues to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed.

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