Americans have been advised against travel in certain Middle Eastern countries as the U.S.'s war with Iran enters its 10th day.

Travelers who are far from falling missiles, drone attacks and other geopolitical flashpoints aren't immune to ripple effects.

A growing conflict is already disrupting travel to major destinations — and thousands of flights are being affected.

The U.S. State Department has issued travel advisories for American citizens worldwide amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, with multiple countries now under Level 3 and Level 4 warnings

Travel insurance policies generally exclude coverage tied to military action, experts said. However, much depends on the fine print.

The war with Iran is having ripple effects across the world, including for travelers. Thousands of planned flights and excursions have been canceled, and many people aren't getting refunds for those canceled trips.

As the United States carries out combat operations against Iran, travel safety guidance for Americans has taken on a more urgent tone.

Tens of thousands of travelers remain stranded around the globe after several Middle Eastern countries closed their airspaces following US and Israeli strikes on Iran over the weekend, triggering widespread cancellations and delays at some of the world’s busiest airports.

The Iran conflict has disrupted shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz, tightening jet fuel supplies and stoking fears that airfares would climb.