<2> Americans Urged to ‘Depart Now’ From 14 Countries in the Middle East—Here’s What to Know
<3> US Travel Advisory Update
The US State Department has issued a travel advisory urging American citizens to “depart now” from 14 countries in the Middle East, citing “unrest, armed conflict, and terrorism.” The advisory affects countries such as Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Oman, and Egypt, among others.
<4> Countries Affected by the Travel Advisory
The US State Department has identified the following 14 countries as being at high risk for American citizens:
– Saudi Arabia
– United Arab Emirates (UAE)
– Oman
– Egypt
– Bahrain
– Qatar
– Kuwait
– Jordan
– Lebanon
– Iraq
– Syria
– Yemen
– Turkey
– Israel
<5> Reasons for the Travel Advisory
The US State Department has cited several reasons for the travel advisory, including:
– Unrest and armed conflict
– Terrorism
– Kidnapping
– Armed conflict
– Civil unrest
– Crime
<6> US State Department Assistance
The US State Department is actively helping American citizens secure flights out of the affected countries. In a statement, the department said, “We urge