The U.S. State Department has issued a warning on Ireland, stating that it is generally a "generally safe" country but warns against petty crimes in popular tourist destinations such as Dublin and Shannon. The travel advisory for Ireland now includes an extensive section on petty crime and pickpocketing, which has seen an increase in recent years. The warning also warns of large-scale demonstrations related to the local political situation and potential disruptions to transportation and essential services. The State Department also issued a global safety alert urging for general caution abroad due to global instability and groups targeting US. interests following the Iran-U.S.-Israeli strike.