The United States has urged its citizens to “depart now” from more than a dozen countries across the Middle East, warning of serious safety risks as fighting between Israel and Iran intensifies.
In a statement posted online, Assistant Secretary Mora Namdar said the United States Department of State was advising Americans to leave using available commercial transport. Those requiring assistance were told to call emergency consular lines or enrol in the Smart Traveller programme to receive updates from the nearest US embassy or consulate.
