Due to rising tensions between the U.S. and Iran, travelers should avoid Iran and nearby Gulf countries, stay updated on advisories, and ensure travel plans are flexible and refundable.

Israel Iran Attack Live Updates: <br />1. Israel launched a daylight attack Saturday on Iran’s capital, with a cloud of smoke rising from the city’s downtown.<br />2. The United States is participating in the Israeli strikes against Iran.

Israel declared an “immediate state of emergency” across the country after carrying out preemptive attacks on Iran, according to defence minister Israel Katz on Saturday

The advisories range from warnings to diplomatic evacuations, with Dutch airline KLM announcing on Wednesday that it is suspending all flights to Tel Aviv as of March 1.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Tehran "must stop taking hostages and release all Americans unjustly detained in Iran."