#USCitizensMiddleEastEvacuation
o Department of State of the USA issued an urgent directive on March 2, 2026, ordering American citizens to leave immediately more than a dozen countries in the Middle East due to serious security risks arising from the escalation of military conflict with Iran.
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Locations with Immediate Departure Order
American citizens have been instructed to depart using commercial means from 15 locations:
Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, West Bank and Gaza, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, United Arab Emirates, and Yemen.
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Official Instructions for Citizens
Means of Departure: The government urges the use of available commercial transportation while routes are still open, warning that mobility may change rapidly.
Assistance Channels: Americans needing help to arrange departure should call:
Abroad: +1-202-501-4444
In the USA/Canada: +1-888-407-4747
Security Registration: It is essential to enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive real-time updates from embassies.
Shelter in Place: In locations with active attacks or damaged transportation infrastructure, such as parts of Israel, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates, authorities recommend that citizens stay indoors and away from windows
