US urges evacuation from 14 Middle East nations as Iran conflict widens
TL;DR
The U.S. State Department urged Americans to depart 14 Middle East countries amid the widening Iran war, offering charter flights to aid evacuations, ordering non-essential personnel to leave, and noting embassy closures as thousands seek to exit amid security disruptions.
- Americans urged to leave 14 Middle East countries amid Iran war "due to serious safety risks" CBS News
- Americans trying to evacuate Middle East frustrated with government response CBS News
- US orders evacuations across Middle East, halts operations at 3 embassies The Hill
- ‘I feel just like a sitting duck’: Americans stranded by war in Middle East express frustration CNN
- U.S. Widens Recall of Diplomatic Staff to Include Pakistan, Cyprus, Oman and Saudi Arabia The New York Times
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