The US and the UK issued warnings on Thursday against travel to Israel, as tensions spiraled over the Iranian regime’s lethal crackdown on protests in the country and amid indications an American strike on the Islamic Republic could be imminent.

US President Donald Trump repeatedly warned, as demonstrations grew, that the regime’s use of deadly force against protesters would lead to American intervention. With thousands now reported dead, US military action has for several days been seen as imminent.

Iran has threatened that if the US attacks, it will target Israel as well as US bases in the region.

The US Embassy in Jerusalem published a new security alert advising American citizens that “given ongoing regional tensions,” they should “review any travel plans in case of disruptions, and make appropriate decisions for themselves and their families.”

The UK Foreign Office also issued a new travel advisory for Israel, warning British citizens to avoid visiting the country for “all but essential travel.”

“There is a heightened risk of regional tension. Escalation could lead to travel disruption and other unanticipated impacts,” the advisory said.

And several countries have put out warnings for their citizens to leave Iran, including the UK, India, Italy, Spain, and Poland. Last week, Australia told its citizens to leave the country “as soon as possible” due to the “volatile” security situation.

Meanwhile, Britain shut........

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