State Department warned Americans about the dangers of traveling around the world

The US State Department warned citizens about the risks associated with travel due to increasing threats from terrorist organizations, including the Islamic State. This warning will be valid until 24 February 2016.

As reported by the "Forum", in the footsteps Parisian attacksIn which more than a hundred people died, representatives of the Islamic State promised terrorist attacks in Washington and European cities.

“Current information indicates that the Islamic State, al-Qaeda, Boko Haram and other terrorist groups continue to plan attacks in various regions,” the State Department said in a statement.

In addition, according to the US Foreign Ministry, there is a likelihood of terrorist attacks by individuals who are not related to certain groups.

The purpose of this warning, as noted in the document, is not to call for Americans to refuse to travel, but only as a recommendation “to exercise maximum caution, especially during the holiday period” and “to remain vigilant when visiting public places and using vehicles”.

Among the most dangerous places to visit are called sports arenas, theaters and open markets. In addition, the risk of air travel after A321 plane crash Russian company "Kogalymavia" over Sinai.

The State Department notes that many members of the Islamic State, which has claimed responsibility for the bombing of the Russian plane and the attack on Paris, are returning from Iraq and Syria.

US President Barack Obama, speaking recently in Malaysia, promised destroy the terrorist group "Islamic State" and return back the territory in which the extremists settled.