Subject: State Dept urging Americans to depart SE Turkey

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US orders evacuation of non-emergency gov employees from Adana, Turkey consulate due to safety risks. Americans in SE Turkey urged to depart. See email.



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SITREP


March 9, 2026


Turkish National Defence Ministry confirmed a ballistic missile launched from Iran entered Turkish airspace and was neutralized by NATO air and missile defense assets in the eastern Mediterranean.


Debris fell in open fields near Gaziantep and Incirlik Air Base (east of Adana, see the map below), with zero casualties or damage reported.


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Travel Advisory

US Embassy Türkiye

March 9, 2026


Exercise increased caution to Türkiye due to terrorism, armed conflict, and arbitrary detentions. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.


  • Do not travel to southeast Türkiye due to risk of terrorism and armed conflict.


Advisory Summary


On March 9, 2026, the Department of State ordered non-emergency U.S. government employees and U.S. government employee family members to leave Consulate General Adana due to the safety risks. Americans in southeast Türkiye are strongly encouraged to depart now.


The U.S. Consulate Adana has suspended all consular services. Americans should contact the U.S. Embassy Ankara or the U.S. Consulate General Istanbul for consular services.


Terrorism


There is risk of terrorist violence, including terrorist attacks and other activity in Türkiye. Visit the U.S. Department of State’s country reports on terrorism to learn more.


  • Terrorist groups continue plotting possible attacks in Türkiye.

  • Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting tourist locations.

  • Be cautious in transportation hubs, markets, malls, and government buildings, as well as hotels, clubs, restaurants, places of worship, and parks. Be careful in airports and at major events.


View the Full Travel Advisory:

https://tr.usembassy.gov/travel-advisory-turkey-march-2026/


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