US issues security alert to citizens in Ghana over Iran tension

The U.S Embassy in Ghana has issued a security alert to its citizens in the West African country following heightened tensions with Iran.

Fears of imminent war between Iran and the United States subsided after the US assassinated a top Iranian commander and Tehran hit bases housing American troops in Iraq with ballistic missiles.

But Iran warned the US against further attacks after it launched more than a dozen ballistic missiles at the Ain al-Assad airbase in Iraq’s Anbar province and a military facility in Erbil on Wednesday.

Iran had pledged retaliatory attacks against the US for last week’s killing of Qassem Soleimani, the country’s most powerful and revered military leader, whom Washington accused of plotting imminent attacks against US forces in the region.

In the wake of the tension, the Embassy in Accra is warning US nationals to remain vigilant in public to avoid being targeted.

Titled: Heightened Middle East Tensions the alert said:

There is heightened tension in the Middle East that may result in security risks to U.S. citizens abroad.

The Embassy will continue to review the security situation and will provide additional information as needed.

Actions to Take:

• Keep a low profile.
• Be aware of your surroundings.
• Stay alert in locations frequented by tourists
• Review your personal security plans.
• Have travel documents up to date and easily accessible

Source: Daily Mail GH