US Embassy in Jordan urges Americans to leave Middle East

The United States has issued a stark security warning for American citizens across the Middle East, urging them to consider leaving the region amid escalating tensions with an increasingly "unpredictable" Iran. The U.S. Embassy in Amman, Jordan, issued the advisory on Saturday, August 1, 2026, citing the risk of sudden attacks, including in countries not previously targeted, and widespread travel disruptions.

The embassy warned that the security environment is "complex" and could deteriorate without warning. It specifically advised Americans currently in the Middle East to exercise heightened vigilance and be prepared for flight cancellations, periodic airspace closures, and other travel disruptions, noting that some airlines have delayed resuming normal schedules or canceled routes. "Americans in the region should consider departing, or be prepared to depart should there be escalation," the advisory stated. It also urged U.S. citizens outside the Middle East to "seriously reconsider" any travel to or through the region.

The warning highlighted concerns over Iran's expanding operational scope, citing recent decisions to attack areas without warning and to expand strikes to...