Washington, United States. The United States ordered non-emergency government personnel and their family members to leave Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Iraq and Jordan and closed several diplomatic missions across the region as tensions with Iran escalated.
Departures ordered and missions closed
The U.S. issued the order on Tuesday for non-emergency personnel and their family members to depart Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Iraq and Jordan, while closing several diplomatic missions across the region.
Saudi Arabia mission closure after drone attack
The U.S. Mission to Saudi Arabia was closed on March 3 following a drone attack, with Americans in Jeddah, Riyadh and Dhahran told to continue sheltering in place.
Kuwait embassy suspends services
The U.S. Embassy in Kuwait said it would remain closed until further notice, and all regular and emergency consular appointments were cancelled.
Israel embassy advises citizens to plan independently
In Israel, the U.S. Embassy said it was not in a position to evacuate or directly assist Americans seeking to leave the country and advised citizens to make their own security plans.
Regional conflict prompts heightened security
The measures come as the conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran widens across the region, prompting heightened security precautions at U.S. diplomatic facilities and restrictions on non-essential travel to military installations.
How are these U.S. diplomatic closures and departure orders affecting your travel or security plans?
