US Embassies Urge Their Citizens to Prepare to Leave the Middle East - Sarmad
On Saturday, U.S. embassies in several countries in the region issued synchronized warnings to their citizens, urging them to exercise increased caution and vigilance, prepare for potential disruptions to travel, and consider leaving the region if tensions escalate.
The U.S. Embassy in the occupied territories called on American citizens in the region to consider leaving or preparing to leave if an escalation occurs.
In Jordan, the U.S. Embassy urged its citizens in the Middle East to exercise caution and prepare for the possibility of flight cancellations and repeated airspace closures.
The embassy in Amman also advised Americans to avoid travel to military bases in Jordan and reminded them that Iran has targeted civilian and critical infrastructure across the Middle East.
It called on U.S. citizens to follow information issued by the Jordanian government regarding threats and to comply with instructions and warnings from local authorities.
In Iraq, the U.S. Embassy stated that the situation in the Middle East continues to experience rapid and volatile developments, and advised its citizens to remain prepared.
In Bahrain, the U.S. Embassy urged its citizens to exercise caution and heightened vigilance, and to prepare for the possibility of flight cancellations, periodic airspace closures, and potential disruptions to travel.
It also advised them to consider leaving the region or preparing to do so if an escalation occurs.
In Qatar, the U.S. Embassy urged its citizens in the Middle East to exercise caution and heightened vigilance, and to prepare for the possibility of flight cancellations and repeated airspace closures.
It advised Americans in the region to consider leaving or preparing to leave if an escalation occurs.
In Egypt, the U.S. Embassy urged its citizens to exercise caution and heightened vigilance, and to prepare for the possibility of flight cancellations, periodic airspace closures, and potential disruptions to travel.
It also advised them to consider leaving the region or preparing to do so if an escalation occurs.
In Saudi Arabia, the U.S. Embassy stated that due to escalating tensions in the Middle East, the security situation remains complex, with the possibility of unexpected escalation.
The embassy noted that Americans currently in the Middle East should exercise caution and heightened vigilance, and prepare for the possibility of flight cancellations, repeated airspace closures, and travel disruptions.
It advised its citizens to consider leaving or preparing to leave in the event of an escalation.
In Lebanon, the U.S. Embassy urged its citizens to exercise caution and prepare for the possibility of flight cancellations and repeated airspace closures.
It also advised them to consider leaving or preparing to leave in the event of an escalation.
The embassy in Beirut stated: “Americans should continue to exercise caution, as the fact that U.S. interests or companies have not previously been attacked in a country does not guarantee their safety.”
