The U.S. State Department warns citizens to depart immediately from 14 Middle Eastern nations.
Dubai: The U.S. Department of State has urged American citizens in multiple Middle Eastern countries to leave immediately via commercial flights, warning of “serious safety risks” amid rising regional tensions.
In a security update issued on March 2, the department advised Americans in Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, the West Bank and Gaza, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, the United Arab Emirates, and Yemen to depart “now using commercial means.”
The advisory comes amid growing regional instability following a sharp escalation in hostilities, including missile exchanges and heightened military activity involving Iran and its regional adversaries. Governments across the Gulf and broader Middle East have raised alert levels in recent days, while airspace disruptions and security incidents have further heightened concerns.
The State Department said Americans needing assistance with departure arrangements can contact its 24-hour emergency lines from abroad, the United States, or Canada.
The warning highlights rising international concern that the ongoing escalation could spread, impacting civilian travel, commercial flights, and overall regional stability.
