US warns travelers to avoid picturesque country as security rapidly worsens

The U.S. State Department issued a Level 3 travel advisory for Azerbaijan, warning Americans to avoid the country due to escalating security risks, including armed conflict near the Iranian border, terrorism threats, and unmarked landmines along the Armenian-Azeri border. The advisory also highlights ongoing Iranian drone and missile strikes since February 2024, with similar alerts recently issued for Albania and Haiti.