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Urgent Evacuation Warning for Americans in Middle East

3/3/2026

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The U.S. State Department issued urgent guidance for Americans in the Middle East.
Americans in Iran should shelter in place and prepare for evacuation without U.S. assistance.
Americans in 14 countries, including Bahrain, Iraq, and Israel, should depart now using commercial transport due to safety risks.
The State Department has provided emergency contact numbers for assistance.
At least four U.S. service members have died in the ongoing conflict.

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The U.S. State Department issued urgent guidance for Americans in the Middle East.
Americans in Iran should shelter in place and prepare for evacuation without U.S. assistance.
Americans in 14 countries, including Bahrain, Iraq, and Israel, should depart now using commercial transport due to safety risks.
The State Department has provided emergency contact numbers for assistance.
At least four U.S. service members have died in the ongoing conflict.