Dire safety warnings for tourists heading to Middle East

(CNN)Rising tensions in the Middle East have prompted international safety warnings for tourists and other travelers heading to prime tourism destinations such as United Arab Emirates, Jordan and Turkey. Particularly dire consequences could face Westerners, some experts have warned, as anti-American sentiments escalate following last week's US drone strike on Iraq that killed a top Iranian general. Many travelers preparing to visit the region now face hard choices over whether to cancel their trips. The US State Department and British Foreign Commonwealth Office (FCO) are among the many government bodies to issue "do not travel" advisories for both Iraq and Iran -- unsurprisingly given the...