U.S. Embassies in Bahrain and Egypt have issued urgent warnings to American citizens, advising them to shelter in place due to threats from Iran and its proxies targeting universities across the Middle East. The embassy in Manama specifically warned that Iran may intend to target American universities in Bahrain. U.S. government personnel and other Americans in Bahrain were instructed to stay away from windows until further notice. The embassy offered assistance for those wishing to leave the region and reminded those staying to maintain supplies of essential items.
The U.S. Embassy in Cairo advised its citizens to monitor regional developments closely, noting that while Egyptian authorities generally provide effective security, extremists and Iranian-aligned actors have expressed interest in carrying out attacks.