US nationals urged to leave Middle East as conflict spreads

BBC News - WorldEN 2 min read 100% complete March 3, 2026 at 02:12 PM

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The US State Department has urged American citizens to immediately leave most of the Middle East due to escalating conflict between the US/Israel and Iran. This warning encompasses Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, the occupied West Bank and Gaza, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, United Arab Emirates and Yemen. The US is not currently organizing evacuations, leaving citizens to depart via commercial means, though many flights are cancelled. Other countries are also responding, with France offering potential flights for at-risk citizens and the UK urging registration of its nationals in the region to provide support. Hundreds of thousands of foreign nationals are estimated to be in the Middle East, including tourists and business travelers.

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