New Delhi, March 4 -- The United States on 3 March issued a travel advisory warning Americans to "not travel" to Iran, Iraq and several other Middle East countries, in "light of evolving dynamics" in the region.

The advisory followed the launch of US combat operations in Iran. The conflict between Iran, the US and Israel has now entered Day 5 and has spread to Gulf nations such as Dubai, Oman, and Bahrain.

"Americans worldwide and especially in the Middle East should follow the guidance in the latest security alerts issued by the nearest US embassy or consulate," said the US Department of State Consular Affairs.

In a post on X, the US State Department's travel wing said, "The Trump Administration has no higher priority than the safety ...