U.S. Embassies Urge Americans to Prepare for Middle East Disruptions
The alert warns of flight cancellations, airspace closures and other travel disruptions as officials say the security environment could deteriorate without warning.
- On Saturday, August 1, 2026, U.S. embassies in Amman, Jerusalem, and Baghdad urged citizens to consider leaving the Middle East, citing potential for "unforeseen escalation" in the regional conflict.
- Heightened regional instability follows the conflict starting February 28 between the United States, Israel, and Iran, which included a July 29 drone strike on a US-owned vessel in Egypt and intercepted drones in Kuwait.
- Embassy Amman advised Americans in Jordan to avoid military bases, while Embassy Jerusalem urged citizens to locate the nearest bomb shelter amid warnings of flight cancellations and airspace closures.
- Officials also cautioned that "Iran and groups supportive of Iran may target other US interests overseas," advising Americans outside the region to "seriously reconsider travel to and through the region."
- The Iranian military warned that any nation serving as a "defensive shield" for America would be "engulfed by the flames of war" as exchanges of fire resumed after a brief lull.
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US embassies ask their citizens to consider leaving due to the risk of further attacks and air closures
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