The United States Department of State has advised American citizens to immediately depart from more than a dozen countries in the Middle East, including Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, amid escalating tensions following U.S.-Israeli strikes against Iran.
The advisory urges U.S. nationals to leave the region using available commercial flights while they remain operational, citing serious safety risks and the possibility of further escalation.
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According to officials, the warning applies to several countries across the Middle East as the conflict with Iran intensifies, raising concerns about potential retaliation, drone and missile attacks, and disruptions to civilian air travel.
The State Department has also issued broader security alerts advising Americans in the region to remain vigilant and follow guidance from U.S. embassies, as the situation remains volatile and could change rapidly.
The advisory comes amid growing instability across the region, with periodic airspace closures and travel disruptions already affecting flights in several Middle Eastern countries.
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