Don't Travel Under Any Circumstances From New York To These Spots

New Yorkers are being told not to travel to these places “under any circumstances.” Here's what federal officials are warning about and why it matters now.

The U.S. Department of State issued a stern warning to all Americans.

Do Not Travel To Israel Or Iran "Under Any Circumstances"

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State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said the Israel-Iran conflict is a "rapidly evolving situation" and told all Americans not to travel to either country.

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"We remind U.S. citizens not to travel to Israel or Iraq and not to travel to Iran under any circumstances," Bruce said during a press conference.

Do Not Travel To Iran

The U.S. Department of State has held a Level 4: Do Not Travel warning for Iran since late March. Officials "due to the risk of terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping, arbitrary arrest of U.S. citizens, and wrongful detention."

Avoid Travel From New York To Israel

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Officials have also warned Americans to "not travel" to Israel due to "armed conflict, terrorism, and civil unrest."

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Level 4 is the highest warning level. Below are the top officials from other countries who say New Yorkers should avoid traveling to.

The Official U.S. Government 'Do Not Travel' List

Traveling to unique and exotic places rather than the usual tourist traps can be quite an adventure. However, it's crucial to research your destination thoroughly.

While every trip comes with some degree of risk, requiring you to mind your surroundings and take some precautions, there are some places you just shouldn't visit, as they are not worth the risk.

The United States government has a convenient website that helps by listing travel advisories they have in place for countries all over the world, ranking the risk from Level 1 through Level 4.

If a country is issued a Level 4 advisory, you should NOT travel there. As of November 2024, the countries below are on the 'Do Not Travel' list.

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