US embassies across the Middle East have warned American citizens to prepare for a possible escalation in the regional conflict, urging them to consider leaving the region or be ready to depart at short notice.
In security alerts posted by US missions in Amman, Jerusalem and Baghdad, the embassies advised Americans to remain vigilant amid growing tensions.
“Americans in the region should consider departing, or be prepared to depart should there be escalation,” the advisory said.
The embassies also urged citizens to monitor flight schedules and follow instructions from local authorities, warning of possible flight cancellations, temporary airspace closures and broader travel disruptions.
“Americans currently in the Middle East should exercise caution and heightened vigilance and should be prepared for flight cancellations, periodic airspace closures, and potential travel disruptions,” the alert added.
In Jordan, US citizens were advised to avoid American military bases, some of which have recently come under Iranian missile attack. In Israel, the embassy urged Americans to identify the nearest bomb shelter in case of emergencies.
The US Embassy in Jerusalem described Iran as “unpredictable,” citing what it called recent attacks carried out without warning and the expansion of strikes to countries not previously targeted, including Egypt.
On Wednesday, a drone struck a US-owned gas vessel docked at an Egyptian port, triggering a fire. Egyptian authorities are investigating the incident but have not blamed any group for the attack.
Meanwhile, Iran’s military accused Washington of fueling instability in the region, warning that “any country serving as a defensive shield for criminal and aggressive America will be engulfed by the flames of war.”
The warning came as Iran and the United States resumed overnight exchanges of fire after several days of relative calm, although no fresh strikes were reported between Friday night and Saturday morning.
The latest conflict began on February 28, when the United States and Israel launched coordinated strikes on Iran. Tehran has since responded with missile and drone attacks across the Middle East.
AFP
