The State Department on Friday put Americans worldwide on notice for possible terrorist threats, citing the Middle East and North Africa as particular danger spots and suggesting strikes could take place or originate in the Arabian Peninsula.
"Current information suggests that al-Qa'ida and affiliated organizations continue to plan terrorist attacks both in the region and beyond, and that they may focus efforts to conduct attacks in the period between now and the end of August," the department warned.
The announcement came a day after the department announced that a spate of American embassies around the world that are normally open on Sunday — President Barack Obama's birthday — would close because of a credible security threat.
The diplomatic missions affected include those in Egypt, Iraq, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Afghanistan, Dhaka, Bangladesh; Amman, Jordan; Muscat, Oman; Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; Algiers, Algeria; Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; Sana'a, Yemen; and Tripoli, Libya, ABC News reported.
Consulates in Dharan and Jeddah, Saudi Arabia as well as a consulate in Dubai, United Arab Emirate, also will close, ABC said.
Sunday is a regular workday in Muslim countries, as well as in Israel. American diplomatic missions in Israel also will be closed.
The alert issued Friday warns that "terrorists may elect to use a variety of means and weapons and target both official and private interests. U.S. citizens are reminded of the potential for terrorists to attack public transportation systems and other tourist infrastructure. Terrorists have targeted and attacked subway and rail systems, as well as aviation and maritime services."
The department said "U.S. citizens should take every precaution to be aware of their surroundings and to adopt appropriate safety measures to protect themselves when traveling" but did not specify what those measures should be.
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