U.S. embassy in Tanzania issues security alert

The United States embassy in Tanzania on Monday issued a security alert for its citizens working in the east African country following heightened tensions in the Middle East in the aftermath of U.S. air strikes that killed Iranian Major General Qassem Soleimani.

Soleimani, the former commander of the Quds Force of Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), was killed in a U.S. raid in Iraq's capital Baghdad on Friday.

The U.S. embassy in the commercial capital Dar es Salaam posted a statement in its website saying: "There is heightened tension in the Middle East that may result in security risks to U.S. citizens abroad. The Embassy will continue to review the security situation and will provide additional information as needed."

The alert advised U.S. citizens to keep a low profile, be aware of their surroundings, stay alert in locations frequented by tourists, review their personal security plans, have travel documents up to date and easily accessible.

Tehran has vowed revenge after the Quds Force general was killed.