The United States has recommended that its citizens depart the Middle East, according to a report Saturday evening. The advisory comes amid unconfirmed reports that President Trump is considering a powerful strike on Iranian energy infrastructure, following a series of escalating US diplomatic warnings across the region earlier today.
The United States has recommended that American citizens depart the Middle East, according to a report Saturday evening. The advisory comes amid unconfirmed reports that President Trump is considering a powerful strike on Iranian energy infrastructure, following a series of escalating US diplomatic warnings across the region earlier today.
The warning is the latest in a series of urgent US diplomatic alerts issued today. At 15:45 Jerusalem, the State Department issued travel warnings for 18 Middle Eastern countries, urging citizens to flee. At 17:45, the warnings were expanded to cover the entire Middle East, with embassies in 11 countries specifically urging citizens to leave. Shortly after, at 19:13, the US Embassy in the UAE called on Americans to leave the area. The Eye on Zion daily briefing at 20:11 reported that senior Israeli officials assess Trump is likely to order renewed fighting soon.
The Zioneer has previously reported on Trump's threats to target Iranian power plants and bridges (Jul 15), and on US preparations for additional strikes (Jun 10). Earlier this week, the US also warned citizens to leave Iraq immediately, citing possible airspace closures.
The specific report linking the travel advisory to a potential strike on energy facilities has not been independently confirmed. The scope of the recommended departure — whether it applies to the entire Middle East or specific countries — is not specified.
6 developments
- DevelopingUS State Department advises worldwide caution amid Mideast tensions, warns of Iran-backed groups targeting American interests
- DevelopingUS issues travel advisory warning of potential further escalation in Middle East
- DevelopingUS Embassy in Jerusalem Issues Security Alert, Urges Americans to Prepare for Flight Cancellations
- StrongUS State Department issues security warning for entire Middle East
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