Americans Urged To Leave 14 Middle East Countries As Iran War Escalate

Americans Urged To Leave 14 Middle East Countries As Iran War Escalates

The United States Department of State has urged Americans to “depart now” from 14 Middle Eastern countries as the war with Iran widens and regional security deteriorates.

Citizens were told to leave Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, the West Bank, Gaza, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, the United Arab Emirates and Yemen using available commercial transport “due to serious safety risks.”

More than one million Americans are believed to be in the region.

Diplomatic Staff Ordered Out

Washington has also ordered the departure of non-emergency US government personnel and their families from Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Qatar, Kuwait and the UAE.

Several US embassies have closed or suspended services. The US Embassy in Saudi Arabia shut its doors after two drones struck the compound, causing limited damage. The US Embassy in Kuwait also closed following Iranian strikes nearby.

Trump: ‘Last Best Chance’

President Donald Trump described the US-Israeli offensive as the “last best chance” to neutralise Iran’s missile and nuclear threat.

More than 1,000 targets have reportedly been struck in the opening days of the campaign. Trump has said objectives include destroying Iran’s missile capability, crippling its navy and preventing it from developing nuclear weapons.

Six US service members have been killed and 18 seriously wounded, according to officials. Iranian authorities say hundreds have died inside Iran.

Few Escape Routes

With airports shut and airspace restricted, options for civilians are shrinking rapidly.

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee warned Americans face “very limited options” to leave Israel and said the embassy is not currently able to organise evacuations.

The State Department said citizens needing assistance can contact emergency hotlines, but officials acknowledge commercial flights remain scarce as airlines suspend operations across the Gulf.

As missile exchanges continue and embassies shutter, thousands of Americans are now racing to exit a region sliding deeper into conflict — with no guarantee routes will remain open for long.

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