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State Department now urges Americans to leave Middle East countries as war intensifies [View all]
Source: Scripps News
Posted 3:35 PM, Mar 02, 2026 and last updated 6:01 PM, Mar 02, 2026
On Monday the U.S. State Department began urging Americans in Iran and nearby countries to leave due to the threat posed by the intensifying war.
Americans in Iran and in surrounding countries, including Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Israel, Gaza, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, the United Arab Emirates and Yemen should seek to leave "using available commercial transportation, due to serious safety risks," according to a message from a State Department official. That message followed earlier guidance in which Americans in Iran and many of the affected countries were advised to shelter in place:
If you cannot leave, find a secure location within your residence or another safe building. Have a supply of food, water, medications, and other essential items.
Have a plan for departing Iran that does not rely on U.S. government help.
Avoid demonstrations, keep a low profile, and stay aware of your surroundings.
The State Department is steering Americans toward the STEP program, which registers their trip abroad so they can receive updates from U.S. Embassies and other official department communication.
Read more: https://www.scrippsnews.com/us-news/iran-war/state-department-urges-americans-in-iran-to-shelter-in-place-amid-ongoing-conflict
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4:49 PM · Mar 2, 2026
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4:49 PM · Mar 2, 2026
I expect there are A LOT of tourists in Egypt right now as this is a "cooler" time of year there.
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