The U.S. State Department issued security alerts on Friday for several Middle Eastern countries, in some cases advising against travel and warning of possible missile attacks after Israel launched military strikes against Iran.

Israel launched a missile attack on Iran early on 13 June prompting a scramble to divert flights and alter scheduled services. View on euronews

The US security warning further reminded the US citizens of the constant need for caution and increased personal security awareness, which includes knowing the location of the closest shelter in the case of a red alert,