Travel Alert for Americans in the Middle East

If you are an American citizen in the region, stay up-to-date on U.S. Department of State Alerts.

Enroll in STEP Immediately
- Register with the State Department’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP).
- STEP enrollment allows U.S. officials to:
- Send you real-time alerts
- Provide emergency directives
- Contact you directly if necessary
- Assist in evacuations

For country-specific updates, refer to:
- Israel, West Bank, Gaza Alerts: https://il.usembassy.gov/category/alert/
- Jordan Alerts: https://jo.usembassy.gov/category/alert/
- Lebanon Alerts: https://lb.usembassy.gov/category/alert/
- Iraq Alerts: https://iq.usembassy.gov/category/alert/
- Iran Alerts: https://ir.usembassy.gov/category/alert/
- Other U.S. embassies and consulates: www.usembassy.gov
Contact Information:
- U.S. Embassy Jerusalem: +972-2-630-4000 | JerusalemACS@state.gov
- U.S. Embassy Tel Aviv: +972-3-519-7575 | TelAvivACS@state.gov
- U.S. Embassy Amman (Jordan): +962-6-590-6000 | Amman-ACS@state.gov
- U.S. Embassy Baghdad (Iraq): +964-760-030-3000 | BaghdadACS@state.gov
- U.S. Consulate Erbil (Iraq): +964-66-211-4000 | ErbilACS@state.gov
You can also call the State Department's Office of Overseas Citizens Services. These emergency call centers are staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days per week until further notice and can be reached at:
- 1-888-407-4747 (from the U.S.)
- +1-202-501-4444 (from overseas)
Expect Travel Disruptions
- Americans in affected areas should:
  - Frequently monitor flight status
  - Have backup travel plans
  - Keep passports and essential documents accessible
  - Maintain access to funds and communication devices
  - Identify safe shelter locations
- If commercial flights remain available and you wish to depart, the State Department strongly advises taking the earliest feasible option.

If you are impacted, please take immediate action and stay connected to official U.S. government communications.