Travel advisory for 22 provinces from the U.S. Embassy in Ankara.

28.02.2026 21:41

The U.S. Embassy in Ankara reported that "the U.S. government has instructed its personnel in Turkey to avoid travel to the U.S. Consulate General in Adana, which covers 22 provinces in the southeastern part of Turkey," following the attacks launched by the U.S. and Israel against Iran. The embassy's statement also included the remark that "negative perceptions of U.S. foreign policy could lead to actions such as anti-U.S. or anti-Western protests and anti-U.S. rhetoric in Turkey."

The U.S. Embassy in Ankara issued a security warning to its personnel in Turkey following the attacks launched against Iran in conjunction with Israel.

TRAVEL WARNING FOR 22 PROVINCES

In a written statement made on the embassy's official website, it was stated that "instructions have been given to avoid travel to the U.S. Adana Consulate region, which covers 22 provinces."

"NEGATIVE PERCEPTION TOWARDS U.S. FOREIGN POLICY MAY LEAD TO ANTI-U.S. OR ANTI-WEST DEMONSTRATIONS AND ANTI-U.S. RHETORIC"

The statement included the following expressions: "Due to regional developments, the U.S. government has instructed its personnel in Turkey to avoid travel to the U.S. Adana Consulate region, which covers 22 provinces in the southeastern part of Turkey. Negative perception towards U.S. foreign policy may lead to actions such as anti-U.S. or anti-West demonstrations and anti-U.S. rhetoric in Turkey. Large-scale gatherings may result in increased police presence, road closures, and traffic disruptions. Any gathering, including those for peaceful purposes, may quickly escalate into violent incidents. Military activities in the Middle East may disrupt international travel, including air travel to/from Turkey."

“BE CAUTIOUS IN PLACES CLEARLY ASSOCIATED WITH THE U.S. OR ISRAEL”

In the "Precautions to be Taken" section of the statement, recommendations were made such as "avoiding travel to the U.S. Adana Consulate region, including areas bordering Iran, Iraq, and Syria," "being cautious in places clearly associated with the U.S. or Israel or where Westerners are frequently present," and "staying away from protest and demonstration areas."