3/3/2026
The following guidance and resources were provided to our office from the Department of State:
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.
Call Center Information
Americans in the Middle East who need to reach us can call Consular Affairs 24/7 at:
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+1-202-501-4444 (from abroad)
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+1-888-407-4747 (from the United States and Canada).
STEP Registration
International Travel Info on travel.state.gov
Social Media
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Follow Assistant Secretary for Consular Affairs Mora Namdar on X: @AsstSecStateCA
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Follow CA on X, Facebook, Instagram: @TravelGov
Worldwide Caution Link
Worldwide Caution - February 28, 2026
Americans worldwide and especially in the Middle East should follow the guidance in the latest security alerts issued by the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate. They may experience travel disruptions due to periodic airspace closures. The Department of State advises Americans worldwide to exercise increased caution. Enroll at https://step.state.gov to receive the latest security alerts and follow the “U.S. Department of State - Security Updates for U.S. Citizens” channel on WhatsApp. When planning travel, read carefully our Travel Advisory, country information, and any recent alerts at https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel.html.
"U.S. Department of State - Security Updates for U.S. Citizens” channel on WhatsApp
Note: you must be on a device that has WhatsApp installed for the link to open properly.
https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Var8szHInlqREVL5jC0g
Embassy Alert archives
You don’t need a privacy release form to get immediate help from the Department of State. If you are experiencing issues that need escalation, please fill out a privacy release form here. To help us assist you as quickly as possible, please be prepared to provide:
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Full legal name(s) as listed on passport
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Passport number(s)
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Current location (city and country)
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Contact information
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A brief explanation of the situation and urgency
