US urges its citizens to leave Israel immediately amid strike threat on Iran

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Patrick Wintour Diplomatic editorFebruary 27, 2026 at 03:11 PM

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Amid escalating tensions and the threat of a potential US strike on Iran, the US State Department has urged American citizens to leave Israel immediately while commercial flights are available. Non-essential government personnel and their families have been authorized to depart. The warning follows inconclusive talks between the US and Iran regarding Tehran's nuclear program. Oman's foreign minister is in Washington to persuade the Trump administration to avoid military intervention, arguing that progress has been made in negotiations. The US Ambassador to Israel has urged embassy staff to book flights out of the country as quickly as possible, fearing high demand.

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Jared Kushner 30% Steve Witkoff 30% Washington 40% Oman 50% Badr Albusaidi 60% Mike Huckabee 60% JD Vance ×260% Department of State ×270% Donald Trump ×270% Israel ×480% United States ×1090% Iran ×890%

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strike threat on iran 90% us citizens leave israel 90% us-iran talks 80% nuclear programme 70% military strike 70% department of state advisory 60% donald trump 50% oman mediator 50% mike huckabee 40%