U.S. Issues Level 4 Warning for Southeast Turkey Amid Tensions

March 18, 2026·about 2 hours ago·via Travel + Leisure

The U.S. Department of State issues a Level 4 "Do Not Travel" warning for southeast Turkey due to risks of terrorism and armed conflict. This advisory, updated in March 2026, targets areas near the Syrian and Iraqi borders, including provinces like Hakkari, Mardin, Sirnak, Batman, Bingol, Bitlis, Diyarbakir, Gaziantep, Hatay, Kilis, Sanliurfa, Siirt, Tunceli, and Van. Regional tensions from the Middle East conflict prompt U.S.

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