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Reconsider travel
due to terrorism and armed conflict.
On March 2, 2026, the Department of State ordered non-emergency U.S. government employees and their family members to leave Jordan due to safety risks.
Armed Conflict
Following the onset of hostilities between the United States and Iran on February 28, there has been an ongoing threat of drone and missile attacks from Iran and significant disruptions to commercial flights.
Terrorism
There is a risk of terrorist violence, including terrorist attacks and other activity in Jordan. Visit the U.S. Department of State’s country reports on terrorism to learn more.
Terrorists may attack without warning, including such targets as:
- Tourist locations;
- Transportation hubs;
- Markets and shopping malls;
- Local government buildings.
Jordan is relatively stable but due to high tensions in the region, the security environment remains complex and can change quickly.
Aviation Safety
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued an ongoing Special Federal Aviation Regulation and Notice to Airmen (NOTAM). This is due to risks to civil aviation operating within or nearby Yemen. For more information Americans should consult the Federal Aviation Administration’s Prohibitions, Restrictions and Notices.
Do not travel to:
- Mansheyat al Ghayyath, Ruwayshid, and the border with Syria and Iraq due to the risk of terrorism and unrest.
- Designated Syrian refugee camps in Jordan due to Government of Jordan’s restrictions on entry into these camps.
- Rusayfah city due to the risk of terrorism and crime.
- The Baqa’a neighborhood of Ayn Basha due to risk of terrorism and crime.
Reconsider travel to:
- Ma’an city and designated areas of Ma’an Governorate due to the risk of terrorism and crime.
- Zarqa city due to the risk of terrorism and crime.
Exercise normal precaution
in Iceland.
- Iceland is generally a safe destination for travelers.
- Iceland regularly experiences quickly changing weather, dangerous natural features, active volcanoes, and earthquakes. Review our information on weather and natural disasters in Iceland.
- Petty crime is common, especially in popular tourist locations. Stay aware of your surroundings.
- Most crimes against foreigners are crimes of opportunity, like purse snatching and pickpocketing.
- Review our travel guidance for Iceland to learn how to prepare for a safe trip.
Exercise increased caution
in Rwanda due to crime and unrest. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.
Crime
There is an increased risk of crime in Rwanda. This includes petty crime like pickpocketing or purse snatching, as well as violent crime like mugging, armed robbery, or assault.
Unrest
Armed groups, individuals, and military forces often clash in nearby countries. The ongoing violence in these areas has the risk of spilling over into Rwanda.
Do not travel to within 10 kilometers of Rwanda’s border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo due to unrest.
Do not travel
to Lebanon for any reason due to the risk of crime, terrorism, unrest, kidnapping, landmines, and armed conflict.
On February 23, 2026, the Department of State ordered non-emergency U.S. government employees and U.S. government employee family members to depart Lebanon due to safety risks.
U.S. government employee travel restrictions
- U.S. Embassy Beirut personnel are restricted from personal travel throughout Lebanon without advance permission.
- Additional travel restrictions may be imposed on U.S. personnel under Chief of Mission security responsibility, with little to no notice due to increased security issues or threats.
- Due to safety risks, family members cannot join U.S. government employees who work in Lebanon.
- The U.S. government has limited ability to offer emergency services to U.S. citizens in Lebanon due to safety risks.
- The Lebanese government cannot guarantee the safety of U.S. citizens against sudden outbreaks of violence and armed conflict.
Aviation Safety
- The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) and a Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR). This is due to risks to civil aviation operating within or nearby the Damascus Flight Information Region (FIR).
- The FAA advises caution for flights operating in the airspace within 200 nautical miles of the Damascus FIR due to heightened military activity in or around Syria.
- For more information U.S. citizens should consult the Federal Aviation Administration’s Prohibitions, Restrictions and Notices.
Crime
- There is risk of non-violent crime throughout Lebanon.
- Most crimes against foreigners are crimes of opportunity, like purse snatching and pickpocketing.
Terrorism
There is risk of terrorist violence, including terrorist attacks and other activity in Lebanon. Visit the U.S. Department of State’s country reports on terrorism to learn more.
- Terrorist groups, including Hizballah, IRGC, ISIS, and Hamas, continue plotting possible attacks in Lebanon.
- Terrorists may conduct attacks with little or no warning targeting tourist locations, transportation hubs, markets/shopping malls, and local government facilities.
Kidnapping and hostage-taking
There is an ongoing risk of kidnapping and hostage-taking in Lebanon. Local authorities have warned that foreign nationals may be targeted.
- Americans and other travelers – including tourists, humanitarian workers, journalists, and business professionals – may be viewed as targets of opportunity. If you are kidnapped or taken hostage, the reason for you being in Lebanon is unlikely to offer protection.
Unrest
- Drone and missile strikes can occur throughout Lebanon, including in Beirut.
- Hostilities can disrupt commercial flights, up to and including the infrastructure for accessing the international airport.
Landmines
- Landmines and unexploded ordnance exist throughout Lebanon.
- Areas of greatest risk are the border with Syria, south of the Litani river, and refugee settlements.
- The locations of landmines and unexploded ordnance are often not marked or easy to recognize.
Exercise increased caution
to Malawi due to crime and unrest.
Crime
Violent crime such as theft, burglary, armed robbery, and assault is common. The capabilities of the Malawi Police Service are growing, but its resources and ability to deter and investigate crimes are limited. They also struggle to assist victims and apprehend criminals.
Unrest
Demonstrations may occur more often because of political issues and events like elections. Tear gas is often used at these protests, and roads might be blocked.
The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) publishes notice of certain Federal agency requests for records disposition authority (records schedules). We publish notice in the Federal Register and on regulations.gov for records schedules in which agencies propose to dispose of records they no longer need to conduct agency business. We invite public comments on such records schedules.