(March 3): The US State Department urged Americans to leave countries across the Middle East, citing “serious safety risks” from the war with Iran. The security update, posted Monday on X by Assistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs Mora Namdar, told Americans to “depart now via commercial means”. The @SecRubio @StateDept urges Americans to DEPART NOW from the countries below using available commercial transportation, due to serious safety risks. In a video posted on his own X account, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that the department’s top priority is the safety and the security of American citizens. Rubio urged Americans to register with the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program and follow security updates via the department’s WhatsApp channel and social media.

Source: The Edge Markets March 03, 2026 02:24 UTC