The U.S. Department of State has issued a renewed warning to American citizens in Syria, citing credible intelligence regarding potential imminent attacks, including in popular tourist areas.
In an advisory released this week, the department emphasized that the situation remains extremely dangerous and reiterated its Level 4: Do Not Travel advisory for the country. The warning highlights persistent threats such as terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping, armed conflict, and the risk of arbitrary detention.
“No part of Syria should be considered safe from violence,” the advisory noted, urging any remaining U.S. citizens in the country to leave immediately.
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 conduct 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, and the U.S. government cannot provide help to citizens in Syria. The Czech Republic represents U.S. interests in the country.
U.S. citizens in Syria needing emergency help are advised to contact the U.S. Interests Section at the Czech Embassy in Damascus.
Violence continues in Syria even after the ouster of former President Bashar al-Assad in December 2024. He fled to Russia after nearly 25 years in power. The country is now led by interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa, a leader of the Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham.
