US State Department Urges Americans to 'Depart Now' from Middle East Amid Rising Tensions

• The US State Department has issued an urgent advisory for Americans to leave much of the Middle East.
• The directive comes due to serious safety concerns following US and Israel's attack on Iran.
• Assistant Secretary of State Mora Namdar listed 14 countries, including Egypt and Gulf Arab monarchies.
• Americans are advised to use commercial transportation, despite severe flight disruptions in the region.
• The advisory also includes Israel, Palestinian territories, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria, all impacted by the conflict.