Assistant Secretary Mora Namdar

Under the leadership of @POTUS and @SecRubio, we have expanded our successful visa bonds pilot program to nationals of an additional 12 countries, bringing the total to 50 countries. The Biden Administration had 44k illegal overstays from these countries in just one year. We have near ZERO with bonds. This is saving American taxpayers over $800 million per year they would have had to pay to remove aliens from these countries who overstayed. This commonsense solution is just one example of our effective consular policies that are putting Americans and their interests first.

.@StateDept personnel are working 24/7 to help Americans depart the Middle East. • Over 50,000 Americans have safely returned to the U.S. • Over 4 dozen U.S. charter flights have brought Americans home • Nearly 34,000 Americans have been directly assisted by our 24/7 Task Force. If you need assistance, please call +1-202-501-4444.

Statement from Assistant Secretary Dylan Johnson on Successful Operations to Assist American Citizens in the Middle East state.gov/releases/offic…

@SecRubio’s designation sends a clear message about the serious risks Americans face in Afghanistan. Our Travel Advisory for Afghanistan is Level 4: Do Not Travel— the highest level. Despite Taliban claims of welcoming tourists, it is not safe. Do not travel to any part of Afghanistan under any circumstances. Americans currently there should depart immediately. We have no higher priority than protecting U.S. citizens.

The U.S. Department of State has surged hundreds of call takers to assist Americans with getting home quickly and safely. From travel assistance to safety guidance, we stand ready to serve Americans aboard 24/7. For travel assistance, call +1-202-501-4444.

I had the privilege of visiting our Middle East Consular Task Force - deeply impressed by the dedication of our team working around the clock to speak directly with Americans in the Middle East and help them return home safely. The latest consular information for Americans in the Middle East can be found at travel.state.gov/middle-east2026.

👀 Americans boarding one of the many State Department charter flights leaving the Middle East to the U.S. This plane landed safely this morning in Washington.

“We are moving thousands of people out of various Countries throughout the Middle East. It is being done quietly, but seamlessly. The State Department, under Secretary Marco Rubio, is doing a great job!” - President DONALD J. TRUMP

Today, a Department of State charter flight of American citizens departed the Middle East in route to the United States, as part of our ongoing efforts to assist Americans return home. Additional flights will be surged across the region and American citizens in UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Israel interested in the Department's charter flight or ground transportation options, should complete the Crisis Intake Form at mytravel.state.gov/s/crisis-intake or contact the State Department's 24/7 Task Force at +1-202-501-4444.

Americans in the Middle East who need consular assistance can call the 24/7 State Department task force at +1-202-501-4444.

“@StateDept is taking historic action to assist American citizens, who wish to depart the Middle East, return to the United States. In the past several days, over 9,000 American citizens have safely returned from the Middle East, including over 300 from Israel.” state.gov/releases/offic…

🚨 If you are a U.S. Citizen in the Middle East, and you want to come home, please register with the State Department at Step.State.Gov.   U.S. Citizens may also call the 24/7 State Department Task Force at +1-202-501-4444.

The Trump Administration has no higher priority than the safety and security of Americans worldwide. On March 2 we issued a region-wide precautionary message to Americans in the Middle East in light of evolving dynamics. Here is a summary of our latest security updates as of March 3, 9pm EST. We have increased Jordan, Oman, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE to Level 3. Egypt remains at Level 2 reflecting that our overall assessment of the security situation there has not changed at this time. For the latest updates visit travel.state.gov/destination, and enroll to receive alerts directly at step.state.gov. Americans who need consular help can reach us 24/7 by phone: +1-202-501-4444 (from abroad) and +1-888-407-4747 (from the U.S. and Canada).

To all American citizens in the Middle East: your safety and security is our number one priority. Sign up to receive STEP alerts at step.state.gov. Get information at @TravelGov and you can call the department 24/7 at +1-202-501-4444.

The @SecRubio @StateDept urges Americans to DEPART NOW from the countries below using available commercial transportation, due to serious safety risks. Americans who need State Department assistance arranging to depart via commercial means, CALL US 24/7 at +1-202-501-4444 (from abroad) and +1-888-407-4747 (from the U.S. and Canada). ENROLL in step.state.gov to get the latest security updates from the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate.

The @POTUS Trump Administration has no higher priority than the safety and security of Americans everywhere. Here is a brief summary of our latest security guidance for Americans in the Middle East as of March 1, 4pm EST. To get the latest updates visit travel.state.gov/destination, and enroll to receive alerts directly at step.state.gov. Americans who need consular help can reach us 24/7 by phone: +1-202-501-4444 (from abroad) and +1-888-407-4747 (from the U.S. and Canada).

We have no higher priority than the safety and security of Americans. Americans worldwide and especially in the Middle East should enroll at step.state.gov to receive the latest security alerts for their location, including any travel disruptions due to periodic airspace closures. Also follow our WhatsApp channel “U.S. Department of State – Security Updates for U.S. Citizens” and @TravelGov social media. Americans in the Middle East region who need consular assistance can call 24/7 at +1-202-501-4444 from overseas or +1-888-407-4747 from the U.S. and Canada.

President Donald J. Trump on the United States military combat operations in Iran: