The U.S. Department of State has issued a travel warning urging American citizens to leave several countries amid rising tensions between the United States and Iran.
According to the State Department, a travel advisory “describes the risks and recommended precautions for U.S. citizens—not foreign nationals—in a foreign destination.”
BREAKING: The situation in the region has escalated rapidly, prompting concern for the safety of Americans. The Department of State has therefore advised U.S. citizens currently in or planning to travel to the region to depart as soon as possible….
Travel advisory for U.S. citizens Americans are urged to leave Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, the West Bank and Gaza, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, the United Arab Emirates, and Yemen without delay.
The advisory notes: “On March 2, 2026, the Department of State ordered non-emergency U.S. government employees and family members to leave the United Arab Emirates due to the threat of armed conflict.” Citizens in the affected areas are encouraged to depart “using available commercial transportation.”
Travel advisory for U.S. citizens
Americans are urged to leave Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, the West Bank and Gaza, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, the United Arab Emirates, and Yemen without delay.
The advisory notes: “On March 2, 2026, the Department of State ordered non-emergency U.S. government employees and family members to leave the United Arab Emirates due to the threat of armed conflict.” Citizens in the affected areas are encouraged to depart “using available commercial transportation.”
Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized the priority of safety: “Our number one priority is the safety and security of American citizens everywhere in the world,” he said in a video shared on social media, according to Time.
President Trump comments on the conflict
President Donald Trump indicated that the conflict could continue for weeks or even longer.
“We’re already substantially ahead of our time projections. But whatever the time is, it’s OK,” Trump said during a Medal of Honor ceremony at the White House, honoring four service members killed by Iranian retaliatory strikes, according to NBC News.
He added: “Whatever it takes… from the beginning, we projected four to five weeks, but we have the capability to go far longer than that. And as you know, that was done in about an hour. So we’re ahead of schedule there by a lot.”