US Embassies Urge Citizens to 'Consider Departing' Middle East
The alert warned of possible flight cancellations and airspace closures as Iran and allied groups could target U.S. interests overseas.
- On Saturday, August 1, 2026, U.S. embassies in Amman, Jerusalem, and Baghdad urged citizens to consider leaving the Middle East, citing potential for "unforeseen escalation" in the regional conflict.
- Heightened regional instability follows the conflict starting February 28 between the United States, Israel, and Iran, which included a July 29 drone strike on a US-owned vessel in Egypt and intercepted drones in Kuwait.
- Embassy Amman advised Americans in Jordan to avoid military bases, while Embassy Jerusalem urged citizens to locate the nearest bomb shelter amid warnings of flight cancellations and airspace closures.
- Officials also cautioned that "Iran and groups supportive of Iran may target other US interests overseas," advising Americans outside the region to "seriously reconsider travel to and through the region."
- The Iranian military warned that any nation serving as a "defensive shield" for America would be "engulfed by the flames of war" as exchanges of fire resumed after a brief lull.
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Due to the conflict in the Middle East, institutions urged citizens to be prepared for possible flight cancellations, periodic closures of airspace and potential travel interruptions.
In Jordan, U.S. citizens were called upon to avoid U.S. military bases, recently targeted by Iranian missiles, and in Israel they were recommended to locate the nearest anti-aircraft shelter.
The State Department warns of the possible cancellation of flights, temporary closure of airspace and other interruptions in transport.
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U.S. Embassies Urge Americans to Prepare to Leave Middle East as Iran Conflict Escalates
American diplomatic missions across 11 Middle Eastern countries warned U.S. citizens to consider departing or be ready to leave as renewed fighting, airspace disruptions and ... The post U.S. Embassies Urge Americans to Prepare to Leave Middle East as Iran Conflict Escalates first appeared on [your]NEWS.
U.S. embassies in several Middle East countries warned U.S. citizens about a possible "scaling up of the regional conflict and urged them to be prepared to leave the region," reports AFP and Agerpres. "Americans in the region should consider leaving or be prepared to leave in the event of an escalation, ...
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