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2/2/2025 | Report Alerts

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Security Alert: Türkiye, Avoid U.S. Embassy and Consulates Due to Potential Security Concern, February 2

EVENT: Nonessential U.S Government personnel have been instructed not to go to the U.S. Embassy in Ankara, U.S. Consulate in Adana, and U.S. Consulate in Istanbul during the hours of 12 noon to 4 p.m., Sunday, February 2, due to a potential security concern. U.S. citizens should also avoid these facilities during the stated hours today.

For emergency American Citizen Services, please contact our emergency numbers:

U.S. Embassy Ankara: +90 (312) 294 00 00

U.S. Consulate General Istanbul: +90 (212) 335 90 00

U.S. Consulate Adana: +90 (322) 455 41 00

Actions to take:

Avoid the area during the stated times.
Follow instructions of local authorities.

The contents of this (U) report in no way represent the policies, views, or attitudes of the United States Department of State, or the United States Government, except as otherwise noted (e.g., travel advisories, public statements). The document was compiled from various open sources and (U) embassy reporting. Please note that all OSAC products are for internal U.S. private sector security purposes only. Publishing or otherwise distributing OSAC-derived information in a manner inconsistent with this policy may result in the discontinuation of OSAC support.

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Security Alert: Türkiye, Avoid U.S. Embassy and Consulates Due to Potential Security Concern, February 2

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