12.02.2026 01:40
The U.S. Department of State has revised its travel warning list, placing 21 countries on a blacklist in response to increasing global security threats, internal conflicts, and terrorism risks. The list includes countries where conflicts are ongoing, such as Russia, Ukraine, Venezuela, Iran, Iraq, and Afghanistan.
The U.S. Department of State has updated its travel advisory list by assessing global security risks. The department has placed 21 countries, including those in the region, in the "Level 4" category, urging its citizens to "Do Not Travel."
WHAT DOES LEVEL 4 MEAN?
In the U.S. travel advisory system, level 4 represents the highest risk group. The warning for countries at this level emphasizes not only security risks but also the very limited or impossible capacity of the U.S. government to assist its citizens in an emergency situation.
HERE ARE THE 21 COUNTRIES THE U.S. SAYS "DO NOT TRAVEL"
The countries published by the department that are advised against visiting for security reasons are as follows:
Asia and the Middle East: Afghanistan, Myanmar (Burma), Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, North Korea, Syria, Yemen.
Europe: Belarus, Russia, Ukraine.
Africa: Burkina Faso, Central African Republic, Libya, Mali, Niger, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan.
Americas: Haiti, Venezuela.
EMPHASIS ON SECURITY AND CONFLICT
The majority of the list consists of countries experiencing civil wars, terrorist activities, or ongoing military conflicts. The war situation in regions like Ukraine and Russia, along with tensions in the Middle East, has contributed to these countries maintaining their place on the list.