"Americans in 14 Middle Eastern countries should "DEPART NOW" via any commercial means available due to "serious safety risks," the US State Department shared in an X post on March 2. On March 1, the US and Israel launched Operation Epic Fury against Iran, striking military targets in the country and killing the nation's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei."
"In the days since, Iran has launched retaliatory strikes in Bahrain, Kuwait, and the United Arab Emirates, among other nations. The escalating conflict, which President Donald Trump said on Sunday could last "four or five weeks," has resulted in widespread airspace closures and travel chaos in the region."
"For Americans in the region, securing their exit following the State Department's advice hasn't been easy. Some US embassies across the region said Tuesday that they're "not in a position" to help Americans evacuate. Multiple countries, including the UK, Italy, and France, have chartered private flights to evacuate their citizens from the region."
The US State Department issued an urgent evacuation order for Americans across 14 Middle Eastern countries due to serious safety risks following escalating regional conflict. This directive came after the US and Israel launched Operation Epic Fury on March 1, targeting Iranian military installations and killing Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Iran subsequently conducted retaliatory strikes in Bahrain, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, and other nations. The conflict has created significant travel disruptions, with widespread airspace closures and thousands attempting to flee. President Trump indicated the conflict could persist for four to five weeks. While over 9,000 Americans have reportedly returned home, some US embassies stated they cannot assist with evacuations. Multiple countries have chartered private flights for citizen extraction, with US officials exploring similar evacuation options.
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