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US Orders Evacuation of Consulate in Adana, Turkey Amidst Rising Tensions

Published March 9, 2026, 14:10
US Orders Evacuation of Consulate in Adana, Turkey Amidst Rising Tensions

The US State Department has ordered the preventative evacuation of non-essential personnel and their families from the US Consulate in Adana, Turkey, due to increased tensions related to the US-Israel-Iran conflict. Simultaneously, travel advisories for American citizens have been updated, recommending they avoid southeastern Turkey. This decision is being taken as a precautionary security measure, given the presence of the Incirlik NATO base in the region, which could potentially be a target. The US government emphasizes that the safety of American citizens is its top priority and that these decisions are made to protect them. The revision of travel advisories is linked to the assessment that southeastern Turkey is an area of increased risk, especially in light of recent developments in the wider region.