Nearly 24,000 American citizens have returned safely to the United States from the Middle East since late February, according to the US State Department. Assistant Secretary Dylan Johnson mentioned that this number only includes those who have arrived in the US and does not cover Americans who have moved to other countries or are still en route. The State Department is actively reaching out to US citizens in the region, providing transportation support like charter flights and ground travel assistance.
Several charter flights have already brought back hundreds of Americans to the US, with more flights planned based on ground security conditions. Commercial travel options in the Middle East are gradually improving, with commercial flights becoming more accessible across most of the region. The State Department is encouraging Americans still in the area to register for updates on available transportation through an emergency system.
American citizens in Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Israel needing travel assistance have been asked to complete a Crisis Intake Form. The State Department’s crisis response team has been working round the clock to aid Americans in the region, assisting nearly 13,000 citizens with security advice and travel help. Officials affirmed Washington’s commitment to aiding Americans who want to leave the Middle East, emphasizing that the State Department will actively support any citizen wishing to depart the region.
Americans requiring assistance can reach out to the State Department through its emergency hotline at +1-202-501-4444.
