US embassies across the Middle East urge Americans to consider leaving

Missions in Bahrain, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates issued a joint regional security alert on Saturday: Americans in the region should consider departing or be prepared to depart, and should expect flight cancellations, periodic airspace closures and other disruption, AFP reports. The alert came shortly after Donald Trump again threatened severe action against Iran; the war began on February 28 and the temporary ceasefire has given way to renewed strikes. The embassy in Beirut remains on ordered departure status, and Iranian military commanders accused Washington of escalation and warned states hosting American forces.

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