US State Department warns of ‘potential imminent attacks’ in Syria, issues travel warning
A view of the destruction caused by attacks from Bashar al-Assad's regime forces, which targeted sacred sites among other structures in the Cobar neighborhood of Eastern Ghouta, Damascus, Syria on Dec. 31, 2024. (AA Photo)
The U.S. State Department on Friday said it is monitoring credible information about “potential imminent attacks” in Syria, including in areas frequented by tourists.
The department reiterated its “Level 4: Do Not Travel” advisory for Syria, citing ongoing threats such as terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping, armed conflict, and arbitrary detention.
“No part of Syria should be considered safe from violence,” the State Department said in a statement, warning that terrorist groups “continue to plan kidnappings, bombings, and other attacks in Syria.”
Damascus, Syria: The U.S. Department of State is tracking credible information related to potential imminent attacks, including locations frequented by tourists. As a reminder, our Travel Advisory for Syria is at Level 4: Do Not Travel. This advisory remains in effect due to the… pic.twitter.com/5p2vi6fftv
— Travel – State Dept (@TravelGov) April 18, 2025
‘They may carry out attacks with no warning’
“They may carry out attacks with little or no warning, targeting public events, hotels, clubs, restaurants, places of worship, schools, parks, shopping malls, public transportation systems, and areas where large crowds gather,” the statement added.
The U.S. Embassy in Damascus has been closed since 2012 due to the civil war, and the U.S. government does not offer consular services in Syria.
Bashar al-Assad, Syria’s leader for nearly 25 years, fled to Russia in December, marking the end of the Baath Party’s rule, which had lasted since 1963. The current government is led by President Ahmed al-Sharaa.
