The U.S. Embassy in Paris has urged Americans in France to remain alert after the nation stepped up security measures over concerns of an imminent terror attack.
The terror alert follows the suspected terrorist attack in Russia’s capital city Moscow last week.
Other nations across Europe have stepped up their security measures in case there are additional planned attacks soon.
That includes France, which prompted the U.S. Embassy in Paris to issue a security alert to all American citizens living in that nation to similarly be on guard against possible attacks, Fox News reported.
The embassy has not ordered any evacuations, at least as of yet.
However, evacuating citizens could be a possibility if a more concrete threat of terrorism soon emerges.
On Monday, the U.S. Mission to France issued a security alert that stated:
“Following the March 22 terrorist attack in Moscow, Russia, the French government elevated its Vigipirate national security alert system to the highest level.”
“As a result, residents and visitors throughout France may see heightened security in public areas, including airports; public transport; places of worship; tourist sites; schools; major sports venues; and large commercial centers,” the alert continued.
“French authorities actively monitor terrorist threats from organized groups and