The United States is urging its citizens to leave these 14 countries immediately: Full list
The United States Department of State has urged American citizens to leave 14 Middle Eastern countries immediately.
Mora Namdar, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs, called on Americans to depart 14 Middle East countries at once “using available commercial transportation” due to “serious safety risks” stemming from the conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran.
The countries included on the advisory list are: Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, the West Bank and Gaza Strip, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, the United Arab Emirates, and Yemen.
The agency also advised Americans who need assistance from the State Department in arranging their departure through commercial means to call +1-202-501-4444 from overseas or +1-888-407-4747 from the United States and Canada.
If you are abroad, register for the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program
Americans overseas can enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program, known as STEP, to receive the latest security updates from the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate.
By enrolling, travelers receive email updates with news, alerts, and travel recommendations. STEP also allows U.S. citizens to maintain direct contact with the U.S. embassy in their current country and helps them stay connected with family and friends during an emergency.
To register for STEP, you must create an account and provide personal information such as your name, date of birth, passport number, and emergency contact details.
When will the conflict in Iran end?
During a Medal of Honor ceremony at the White House, President Donald Trump confirmed that the conflict with Iran is expected to continue for several weeks, adding that the U.S. government has the capacity to extend it if necessary. “We’re already substantially ahead of our time projections. But whatever the time is, it’s OK. Whatever it takes, we will always and we have from right, from the beginning, we projected four to five weeks, but we have capability to go far longer than that,” the president said.
Meanwhile, during a press conference, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth did not rule out the possibility of deploying American troops to Iranian territory, though he clarified that there are currently no U.S. forces on the ground. President Trump also told the New York Post that he would not rule out sending U.S. ground troops to Iran “if necessary.”
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