U.S. Embassy Urges Americans to Leave Syria Over Imminent Attack Threats

The warning highlights heightened risks of terrorism in Damascus during the Eid al-Fitr holiday, as Syria's interim government struggles with instability.

• The U.S. embassy in Syria has issued an urgent advisory for American citizens to leave the country due to increased threats of attacks during the Eid al-Fitr holiday.
• Potential targets include embassies, international organizations, and Syrian public institutions in Damascus, according to the embassy's warning.
• The advisory outlines possible attack methods, such as armed gunmen, individual attackers, and explosive devices.
• The U.S. State Department maintains a level 4 travel advisory for Syria, its highest alert level, strongly advising against any travel to the country.
• Since the U.S. embassy in Damascus suspended operations in 2012, the Czech Republic has served as the protecting power for U.S. interests in Syria.

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