American Embassy in Israel advises government staff and their loved ones to stay indoors during Iran attacks

The United States Embassy in Jerusalem has issued a security alert advising American government workers and their families in Israel to stay indoors. This caution comes as Iran has carried out drone and missile attacks on the Jewish state.

The alert was first issued on Saturday and reiterated on Sunday morning. Reports indicate that the Iranian strikes have resulted in the deaths of at least 10 individuals in Israel, with over 180 others sustaining injuries.

In response to the escalating security situation and the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran, the U.S. Embassy has instructed all U.S. government employees and their families to remain indoors until further notice. The embassy’s alert, published on its website and other communication channels, emphasized the need for heightened safety measures.

“Given the proximity of missile and debris impacts, the U.S. Embassy has offered employees living near the Ministry of Defense in Tel Aviv the option to voluntarily relocate to new accommodations further away,” the alert continued.

Israel has also made clear that strikes against Tehran are far from over, issuing a warning to the people of Iran.

Israeli security forces inspect destroyed residential buildings that were hit by a missile fired from Iran, in Ramat Gan, near Tel Aviv, Israel, on Saturday, June 14, 2025.  (AP/Ariel Schalit)

“Urgent warning to all Iranian citizens: All individuals currently or soon to be present in or around military weapons production factories and their supporting institutions must immediately evacuate these areas and not return until further notice,” the Israel Defense Forces said in an alert posted in Farsi. “Your presence near these facilities puts your life at risk.”

The IDF contrasted their approach with that of Iran, which has launched attacks at civilian areas.

“This is the message we spread to Iranian citizens. While Iran chooses to strike without warning, we choose to warn a innocent [sic] people even if it means giving up the element of surprise,” the IDF posted to X Sunday morning. “We warn them, in Persian, across many channels. Because human life comes first to us. That’s the difference between us and our enemy.”

Fox News’ Landon Mion contributed to this report.