🌿Dr. Eleni D. Kring
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APNewsAlert: DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (@AP) — U.S. State Department orders the evacuation of non-emergency personnel and family in Bahrain and Jordan.

Called the State Department emergency number because the advisory said “depart via commercial means” and to call if you need assistance arranging departure. Airspace is shut. Airports aren’t functioning. Airlines can’t be reached. After 30 minutes on the line, they read back the same security update posted online. I understand protocols. I understand thresholds for evacuation. But telling Americans to “depart now” when there are no commercial options and offering no practical pathway is frustrating to say the least:

“Please do not rely on the US government for assisted departure or evacuation…” That’s the message you get when you dial the State Department’s emergency number that Marco Rubio urged Americans stuck in the Middle East to call today - 202-501-4444

after absolutely eviscerating Kristi Noem and calling for her resignation, Tillis is applauded. He thens threatens to hold up nominees if she doesn't stop stonewalling him. My God.

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.















