Defcon Alerts Threat Monitor

U.S. Raises Ceuta to Level 3 as Migrant Arrivals Trigger Spanish Military Deployment

CEUTA, SPAIN — The U.S.

Aug 1 • Defcon Level

8

2

U.S. Embassy Alerts on Michoacan Security Forces Elevated Over Roadblock Reports

The Mission reminded U.S. citizens that the State Department’s Travel Advisory for Michoacan remains Level 4 – Do Not Travel due to terrorism and crime.

Aug 1 • Defcon Level

4

2

July 2026

U.S. Mission Restates Heightened Security Measures in Xinjiang and Tibet as Multi-Government High-Caution Consensus Holds for China

The restatement aligns with the U.S. Department of State Travel Advisory for the People’s Republic of China, which remains at Level 2.

Jul 27 • Defcon Level

3

2

U.S. Embassy Amman Warns of Flight Disruptions and Infrastructure Risks Amid Heightened Middle East Tensions

US Travel: Americans should avoid military bases in Jordan, Iran has attacked civilian and critical infrastructure across the Middle East, including…

Jul 24 • Defcon Level

2

1

U.S. Embassy Amman Reschedules Consular Appointments Under Ordered Departure

JORDAN — The U.S.

Jul 22 • Defcon Level

2

2

U.S. Issues Worldwide Caution on Iran Conflict and Risks to American Interests

MIDDLE EAST — The U.S.

Jul 19 • Defcon Level

7

5

Security Alert: U.S. Embassy Jerusalem – July 17, 2026

Americans traveling in or through the region should also check with their air carriers to make sure their flights are still scheduled.

Jul 18 • Defcon Level

5

2

Cuba Total Power Failure Prompts Embassy Security Alert for U.S. Citizens

The U.S. Embassy alert stated that Cuban state media reported the reason for the collapse and any timeline for restoring power remained unknown at the…

Jul 7 • Defcon Level and Donald Standeford

8

4

June 2026

3 High Magnitude Earthquakes Strike Venezuela and Northern Japan

U.S. Geological Survey, June 25: “High casualties and extensive damage are probable and the disaster is likely widespread.”

Jun 25 • Defcon Level and Donald Standeford

9

4

U.S. Embassy Issues Security Alert Urging Increased Caution in the Middle East

Similar general advisories referencing the same travel advisory levels were issued by the U.S. Mission to Yemen and, U.S. Virtual Embassy for Iran, and…

Jun 4 • Defcon Level

10

5

May 2026

UK: Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre Raises UK National Threat Level to SEVERE, U.S. Embassy London Advises American Citizens to Exercise…

The U.S. Embassy in London issued a security alert on May 1 advising American citizens to stay alert in public places and review personal security…

May 2 • Defcon Level and Donald Standeford

11

3

April 2026

U.S. Embassy Baghdad Issues 24-48 Hour Attack Warning as Iraqi Airspace Closes; Americans Directed to Depart by Land

The Embassy directed all U.S. citizens in Iraq to leave immediately via available overland routes to Jordan, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, or Türkiye.

Apr 2 • Defcon Level and Donald Standeford

9

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