Americans in the Middle East:  

For consular information or assistance, call the Department of State’s 24/7 Task Force at +1-202-501-4444 (from abroad) and 1-888-407-4747 (from the U.S. and Canada). View more. 
Worldwide Caution:  

Following the launch of U.S. combat operations in Iran, Americans worldwide and especially in the Middle East should follow the guidance in the latest security alerts issued by the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate.
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Consular Information for Americans in the Middle East

Current as of March 12, 2026 - 9am ET

Americans in the Middle East should follow the latest guidance from the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate and contact our 24/7 Task Force to get information and help with travel options to return home safely.

Receive the latest security updates

  • Enroll at step.state.gov to receive the latest security updates from the U.S. embassy or consulate by email. 
  • Follow the “U.S. Department of State - Security Updates for U.S. Citizens” channel on WhatsApp.  Download WhatsApp at whatsapp.com/download.  
  • Find detailed information including the latest Security Alerts for your location at travel.state.gov/destination and at the links below.

Contact our 24/7 Task Force

Americans who need consular information or assistance can call us 24/7:

  •  +1-202-501-4444 (from abroad)
  •  +1-888-407-4747 (from the U.S. and Canada)

Request infomation about departure options

Americans trying to get home from Bahrain, Israel, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, or the United Arab Emirates may complete this form to request that we contact you with information on U.S. government-facilitated departure options as they become available

Security and travel information by country

Bahrain

Egypt

Iran

Iraq

Israel, West Bank, and Gaza

Jordan

Kuwait

Lebanon

Oman

Qatar

Saudi Arabia

Syria

United Arab Emirates

Yemen

Last Updated: March 12, 2026

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