
WASHINGTON - The United States said on Friday  that it sees a higher chance of reprisal attacks on members of the  US-led coalition against the Islamic State militant group since they  began air strikes against the fighters last month.
In a periodic  update of its "worldwide caution" on potential threats, the State  Department noted the United States and regional partners began military  action against Islamic State, also referred to as ISIL, on September 22.
"In  response to the airstrikes, ISIL called on supporters to attack  foreigners wherever they are," it added. "Authorities believe there is  an increased likelihood of reprisal attacks against US, Western and  coalition partner interests throughout the world, especially in the  Middle East, North Africa, Europe, and Asia."