The United States Mission to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) issued an urgent security alert on Tuesday, warning American citizens of potential aerial threats amid escalating tensions with Iran. The alert follows missile and drone strikes by Iran targeting the Gulf nation, prompting the US to advise its citizens to stock essential supplies and be prepared to take shelter. The UAE Ministry of Interior had already sent emergency alerts to residents, and the US Embassy confirmed its travel advisory for the UAE remains at 'Level 3: Reconsider Travel.' Non-emergency US government personnel have been ordered to leave the UAE, and routine visa services are currently suspended. The Embassy has provided specific safety guidelines for American citizens, including maintaining a low profile and keeping emergency numbers handy. The broader context includes ongoing US-Iran tensions, with US President Donald Trump announcing major combat operations against Iran earlier this year, leading to retaliatory strikes from Iran.