State Department Issued Travel Security Alerts for the Middle East
If you or someone you know is currently in the region and seeking guidance on what to do or how to depart, please consult the Security Alerts published by U.S. Embassies. These alerts are regularly updated and provide vital details on travel conditions, shelter-in-place directives, and border operations. You can find these alerts on the respective embassy websites or here.
The State Department strongly encourages all U.S. citizens traveling or residing abroad to enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP). STEP enables you to receive real-time safety updates directly from U.S. embassies and makes it easier for officials to contact you during emergencies.
- Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive critical information
- Have a contingency plan for emergencies and review the Traveler’s ChecklistMonitor alerts from U.S. embassies and consulates in the regionhttps://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/il.usembassy.gov/security-alert-u-s-embassy-jerusalem-june-21-2025/__;!!Bg5easoyC-OII2vlEqY8mTBrtW-N4OJKAQ!KQ27A7r2WEH8yhYl2QeIBk2UgmiU0rLWAHfDDzjbQ5GXVOSeN-uUUL-SjOf7PkKUWWADylkiFlOUqxg3Wkra8muK_8sr9cHqRHT-yJtf$
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 at:
- 1-888-407-4747 (from the U.S.)
- +1-202-501-4444 (from overseas)