Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:09am on 03 Mar 2026,Tuesday International
The United States urges Americans to depart immediately from 13 Middle Eastern nations due to serious safety risks. The list includes Iran, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Israel, Gaza, West Bank, and the United Arab Emirates. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the advisory, encouraging departures via commercial transport. Mora Namdar, Assistant Secretary at the State Department, echoed Rubio on X, adding 24/7 assistance numbers and urging enrollment in STEP for security updates from nearby embassies or consulates. The guidance comes amid heightened regional hostilities following Iranian strikes in response to ongoing tensions with Israel and US involvement, reflecting ongoing US immigration and foreign policy coverage.
