After the strikes by America and Israel on Iran, the situation has become so dangerous that the US State Department has issued an alert to its citizens from 14 countries of the Middle East to ‘evacuate immediately’. Assistant Secretary for Consular Affairs Mora Namdar posted on This alert has come at a time when Iran has intensified drone and missile attacks on American embassies and bases in Gulf countries.
Attack on US Embassy in Riyadh
The latest incident took place in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, where the US Embassy was attacked by two drones. The Saudi Defense Ministry confirmed that it caused a small fire in the building and some material damage, but there were no deaths or serious injuries. The embassy has advised Americans in Riyadh, Jeddah and Dhahran to ‘shelter in place’ and not go out. Forbidden from going to the embassy. Fire and smoke are visible in the video on social media, due to which the entire area was shaken with fear.
Warning to leave 14 Middle East countries
American citizens from 14 countries have been asked to leave immediately, which include Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, West Bank and Gaza, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Yemen. The State Department said that this risk is very serious and avoid commercial transportation. Many airports are closed, flights are getting cancelled, but use those that are available. For assistance, call the helpline +1-202-501-4444 (from abroad) or +1-888-407-4747 (from the US) and register on STEP.gov.
America has activated the Emergency Task Force so that its citizens can be safely evacuated. But right now most are dependent on commercial flights. If you or someone you know is there, immediately check the State Department website and try to get out.
