The U.S. Government continues to receive information about potential terrorist actions against U.S. interests abroad. There is growing concern that individuals may be planning terrorist actions against United States citizens and interests, as well as tourist sites frequented by westerners, in the region of the Persian Gulf, the Arabian Peninsula, and North Africa. U.S. citizens should exercise caution in those areas at this time. As indicated in the Worldwide Caution Public Announcement of March 17, 2002, increased security at official U.S. facilities may lead terrorists and their sympathizers to seek softer targets. Full Story