Vital Information for U.S. Citizens Traveling in the Middle East

Olivia Stone
Olivia Stone
March 4, 2026

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Washington, DC – March 2, 2026 – The following information is provided by my office from the U.S. Department of State:

The United States Department of State urges Americans to DEPART NOW from the countries below using available commercial transportation, due to serious safety risks. Americans who need State Department assistance arranging to depart via commercial means, CALL US 24/7 at +1-202-501-4444 (from abroad) and +1-888-407-4747 (from the U.S. and Canada). ENROLL in http://step.state.gov to get the latest security updates from the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate.

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Travel Advisory – Middle East Conflict Escalation

Due to the recent escalation involving Iran, the U.S. Department of State has updated travel guidance for multiple Middle Eastern countries. Heightened risks include missile and drone attacks, sudden airspace or border closures, and disruptions to commercial travel.

U.S. citizens should contact the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in their country of location as the primary point of contact for country-specific guidance, security updates, and evacuation information if necessary. Direct embassy contact provides the fastest response during rapidly changing conditions.

If you cannot reach the embassy or are calling from the United States:

From the United States or Canada: 1-888-407-4747
From Overseas: +1-202-501-4444

U.S. citizens are encouraged to enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) and monitor official embassy communications.

Embassy Contact Information

Iraq – U.S. Embassy Baghdad
+964-760-030-3000
[email protected]
https://iq.usembassy.gov/

Saudi Arabia – U.S. Embassy Riyadh
+966-11-835-4000
[email protected]
https://sa.usembassy.gov/

Israel – U.S. Embassy Jerusalem
+972-3-519-7575
[email protected]
https://il.usembassy.gov/

Jordan – U.S. Embassy Amman
+962-6-590-6000
[email protected]
https://jo.usembassy.gov/

Lebanon – U.S. Embassy Beirut
+961-4-543-600
[email protected]
https://lb.usembassy.gov/

Syria – No operating U.S. Embassy
As of February 28, 2026, Syria is experiencing increased hostilities due to regional tensions.  The U.S. Embassy in Damascus suspended its operations in 2012.  The U.S. government is unable to provide any routine or emergency consular services to U.S. citizens in Syria.  The Czech Republic serves as the protecting power for U.S. interests in Syria.  U.S. citizens in Syria who are in need of emergency assistance but are unable to reach the U.S. Interests Section of the Embassy of Czechia, should contact the U.S. Embassy in Amman, Jordan.
https://travel.state.gov/

Iran – No operating U.S. Embassy
https://travel.state.gov/

Kuwait – U.S. Embassy Kuwait City
+965-2259-1001
[email protected]
https://kw.usembassy.gov/

Bahrain – U.S. Embassy Manama
+973-1724-2700
[email protected]
https://bh.usembassy.gov/

Qatar – U.S. Embassy Doha
+974-4496-6000
[email protected]
https://qa.usembassy.gov/

United Arab Emirates – U.S. Embassy Abu Dhabi
+971-2-414-2200
[email protected]
https://ae.usembassy.gov/

Oman – U.S. Embassy Muscat
+968-2464-3400
[email protected]
https://om.usembassy.gov/

Yemen – No operating U.S. Embassy
https://travel.state.gov/

Egypt – U.S. Embassy Cairo
+20-2-2797-3300
[email protected]
https://travel.state.gov/
https://eg.usembassy.gov/

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