State Department Issues Emergency Guidance for Americans in the Middle East

The U.S. State Department has issued urgent safety directives for citizens in the Middle East, urging them to enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program for consular support. This guidance provides essential contact information to ensure the safety and communication of Americans in the region.

13 posts, 5 articles·March 2 – March 5, 2026

Key Points

Enrollment in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) is strongly encouraged.
24/7 emergency contact numbers have been established for consular assistance.
Citizens are advised to monitor official channels for ongoing security updates.
Senator Bill Cassidy and Senator John Cornyn shared resources for their respective constituents.

5 News·3 days ago – Today

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13 Social·3 days ago – Today

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The U.S. State Department is actively assisting Americans to leave the Middle East, if they wish to. Request Emergency Assistance: +1-202-501-4444 Enroll in https://t.co/jBajtEnOQZ https://t.co/jqoOFrsWCG

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🚨 American citizens in UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Israel: to receive departure assistance from the Department of State about available aviation and ground transportation options, please fill out the following form: mytravel.state.gov/s/crisis-intake

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Americans in the Middle East who need consular assistance can enroll to receive the latest updates at https://t.co/jBajtEnh1r or call the 24/7 State Department task force at +1-202-501-4444. https://t.co/hB9SUoP6m1

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Americans seeking to depart the Middle East should contact the State Department without delay. Departure Assistance Information: https://t.co/mLev4XtbfI State Department Contact: +1-202-501-4444 https://t.co/kouR5lfg08

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