US Issues ‘Depart Now’ Alert For Citizens Across Middle East

The US government has issued a rare and urgent travel advisory, calling on Americans to “depart now” from 14 countries in the Middle East. The advisory follows heightened regional instability after recent military actions involving the US, Israel, and Iran.  

Countries listed in the advisory include Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Syria, Iraq, Yemen, and the West Bank and Gaza. The State Department emphasized that citizens should use available commercial transportation, as the US has not yet organized official evacuations.  

Reports indicate that US embassies in several countries, including Jordan and Kuwait, have scaled back operations due to security threats. Analysts warn that the advisory reflects the seriousness of the situation, with risks of further escalation across the region.  

Key Highlights  

• US issues “depart now” alert for 14 Middle Eastern countries  
• Advisory includes Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, Israel, and others  
• Triggered by escalating US-Israeli strikes against Iran  
• US embassies reduce operations amid security threats  
• Citizens urged to leave via commercial transportation immediately  

Sources: Firstpost, U.S. News & World Report, Moneycontrol, Al Jazeera, Times Now