Donald Trump
Washington: "Americans in the region should consider departing, or be prepared to depart should there be escalation," said a security alert, versions of which were posted by the US missions in Amman, Jerusalem and Baghdad on social media.
The messages urged Americans in the region to check flight details and follow the safety advice by local authorities.
"Americans currently in the Middle East should exercise caution and heightened vigilance and should be prepared for flight cancellations, periodic airspace closures, and potential travel disruptions," the alert said. This comes even as US and Iran resumed overnight exchanges of fire this week after a brief halt in fighting. US President Donald Trump threatened more strikes on Iran, even as the sticking point of the Strait of Hormuz reopening remains. Speaking to reporters on Friday during a meeting with his cabinet members at Camp David, Trump said "we just want to win," the Associated Press reported.