The United States has issued an urgent warning to its citizens living across several Middle Eastern countries affected by the ongoing conflict involving the US, Israel and Iran, advising them to leave immediately using commercial travel options due to what it described as “serious safety risks.”
The US State Department called on Americans residing in Bahrain, Kuwait, Egypt, Lebanon, Iran, Oman, Iraq, Qatar, Israel, the West Bank and Gaza, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates and Yemen to depart while commercial flights remain available.
In a statement, the department said it has activated round-the-clock assistance lines for those requiring help with departure arrangements. Americans abroad can call +1-202-501-4444, while those in the United States and Canada can dial +1-888-407-4747 for guidance.
On Tuesday, US authorities also ordered the departure of non-emergency government personnel and their families from Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Iraq and Jordan. Several diplomatic missions in the region have been closed as tensions with Iran intensify.
The US Mission to Saudi Arabia was shut on March 3 following a drone attack. American citizens in Jeddah, Riyadh and Dhahran were instructed to continue sheltering in place. In Kuwait, the US Embassy announced it would remain closed until further notice, cancelling all routine and emergency consular appointments.
In Israel, the US Embassy stated that it is unable to conduct evacuations or directly assist Americans seeking to leave the country. Citizens were advised to make independent security arrangements and monitor local developments closely.
The measures reflect growing concern over the widening scope of hostilities across the region. Security has been heightened at US diplomatic facilities, and restrictions have been placed on non-essential travel to American military installations.
Airspace disruptions, missile exchanges and drone activity have contributed to a volatile security environment, prompting multiple governments to reassess travel advisories and diplomatic staffing levels. The State Department said the situation remains fluid and could change rapidly, urging Americans to remain alert and follow instructions from local authorities.
The latest advisory marks one of the broadest regional warnings issued in recent years, underscoring fears that the conflict could spread further. US officials have stressed that the safety of American citizens and diplomatic staff remains a top priority as the crisis unfolds.
