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American Evacuates from Tensions: Flight to Greece Secured

3/5/2026

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Alex Bruesewitz, 28, used his connections to charter a flight from the Middle East amid escalating tensions after U.S. and Israeli airstrikes on Iran.
He evacuated himself and seven others to Greece.
The State Department urged Americans to leave, but flights were canceled.
Bruesewitz thanked Qatari officials for assistance.
The State Department is organizing military and charter flights for stranded citizens and encourages enrollment in the Smart Traveler Program.

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Story summary

Alex Bruesewitz, 28, used his connections to charter a flight from the Middle East amid escalating tensions after U.S. and Israeli airstrikes on Iran.
He evacuated himself and seven others to Greece.
The State Department urged Americans to leave, but flights were canceled.
Bruesewitz thanked Qatari officials for assistance.
The State Department is organizing military and charter flights for stranded citizens and encourages enrollment in the Smart Traveler Program.