U.S. embassies in multiple Middle Eastern capitals on Saturday issued coordinated security alerts urging American citizens in the region to consider departing or be prepared to leave at short notice, citing the potential for an “unforeseen escalation” in the ongoing conflict involving Iran.
The alerts were posted by U.S. missions in Bahrain, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. The warnings came one day after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to hit Iran “very hard.”
“Americans in the region should consider departing, or be prepared to depart should there be escalation,” the security alerts stated.
The messages advised U.S. citizens currently in the Middle East to exercise heightened caution and vigilance, and to prepare for possible flight cancellations, periodic airspace closures, and other travel disruptions. Americans were also urged to monitor airline schedules closely and follow guidance from local authorities.
Additional country-specific advice included: In Jordan, Americans were told not to visit U.S. military bases, which have recently come under Iranian missile attack.
In Israel, citizens were advised to identify the nearest bomb shelter and remain prepared for potential further attacks.
The U.S. Embassy in Beirut confirmed it remains under “ordered departure status,” with non-emergency government personnel relocated outside Lebanon.
The alerts further warned that the Iranian regime has shown unpredictability, citing recent attacks on areas in the region without prior warning or clear provocation, including expansions to previously untargeted locations such as Egypt.
Americans outside the Middle East who are planning travel to or through the region were strongly advised to “seriously reconsider” their plans. Those who proceed were urged to closely monitor airport and airline operations.
The U.S. embassies stated that they remain open for routine American citizen and visa services.
The advisory comes amid the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict that began on February 28, 2026. A period of relative calm following a ceasefire has given way to renewed strikes, with no clear end in sight. The prolonged hostilities have disrupted lives across the region and contributed to volatility in global energy markets.