US Embassy In Lebanon Orders Departure Of Families Of Non-Emergency Government Personnel. Advisories Also For: Turkey, Iraq, UAE, Jordan, Saudi Arabia
US State Department: "Due to ongoing regional events, we remind U.S. citizens to continue to exercise caution and encourage them to monitor the news for breaking developments."
LEBANON — US Embassy in Beirut: "On June 22, 2025, the U.S. Department of State ordered the departure of family members and non-emergency U.S. government personnel from Lebanon due to the volatile and unpredictable security situation in the region.”
“Due to ongoing regional events, we remind U.S. citizens to continue to exercise caution and encourage them to monitor the news for breaking developments.”
“Over the past several days, the U.S. Embassy notes some airlines have suspended or canceled flights; however, Lebanese airspace and Beirut Airport are currently open, and commercial transportation options to leave Lebanon remain available but limited. Please check for available flight options from Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport."
Other Advisories: Turkey
“Türkiye: Due to regional events, U.S. government personnel in Türkiye have been cautioned to maintain a low profile and instructed to avoid personal travel to the U.S. Consulate Adana consular district, which comprises Türkiye’s 22 south-easternmost provinces.
Negative sentiment toward U.S. foreign policy may prompt actions against U.S. or Western interests in Türkiye. In the past, such activities have included demonstrations, calls for boycotts of U.S. businesses, anti-U.S. rhetoric, and graffiti.
Large gatherings may result in enhanced police presence, road closures, and traffic disruptions. Any gathering, even those intended to be peaceful, could escalate and turn violent on short notice.”
Iraq
“Iraq: On June 12, out of an abundance of caution, U.S. Mission Iraq began the orderly departure of some personnel. As part of our ongoing effort to streamline operations, additional personnel departed Iraq on June 21 and 22. These departures represent a continuation of the process started on June 12.
The U.S. Embassy in Baghdad and Consulate General in Erbil have temporarily suspended all routine visa services. Both the Embassy and the Consulate General continue to provide services for U.S. citizens.
There is increased potential for foreign terrorist organization-inspired violence or attacks against U.S. businesses and locations frequented by U.S. citizens. We urge all U.S. citizens in Iraq to avoid locations frequented by foreigners and any large gatherings or crowds. The land borders to Kuwait and to Türkiye remain open.
U.S. Citizens Traveling to Türkiye U.S. citizens who plan to enter Türkiye via land border should send their planned date and crossing location, and personal details (name, date of birth, passport information, border crossing, any medical/health/safety concerns) and a photograph of their passport biodata page to the U.S. Embassy Ankara American Citizens Services Unit at Ankara-ACS@state.gov.
The Habur border gate (Ibrahim Khalil on the Iraq side) is operating normally. The Uzumlu border gate (Sar Zeri on the Iraq side) is open from 08:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. U.S. Citizens Traveling to Kuwait U.S. citizens who plan to enter Kuwait via land border from Iraq may send their planned date and crossing location, and personal details (name, date of birth, passport information, border crossing, any medical/health/safety concerns, contact information) and a photograph of their passport biodata page to the U.S. Embassy Kuwait American Citizens Services Unit at KuwaitACS@state.gov. Providing this information may allow the embassy to more quickly assist you in the event of an emergency.
Travelers should anticipate lengthy delays at the border crossing. The Department of State maintains a Level 4 Travel Advisory (“Do Not Travel”) for Iraq. U.S. citizens should not travel to Iraq for any reason.”
UAE
“United Arab Emirates: The U.S. Mission to the United Arab Emirates continues to monitor regional developments. The U.S. Embassy in Abu Dhabi and Consulate General in Dubai have not changed their security posture and remain fully operational. For the latest Travel Advisory and other recent security messages for U.S. citizens in the UAE.”
Jordan
“Jordan: The Department of State’s Travel Advisory for Jordan remains at Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. We have no announcement about assisting private U.S. citizens to depart Jordan at this time. The Department of State is always planning for contingencies to assist with private U.S. citizens’ departure from crisis areas.
We will alert the U.S. citizen community if there is additional information to share regarding departure options. U.S. citizens should enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program to receive the latest updates. Entry into Jordan Land crossings to Jordan are currently operating and are scheduled to be open on Monday, June 23, with the following hours:
Allenby/King Hussein Bridge: 0800 – 1400
The Northern (Jordan River/Sheikh Hussein) crossing: 0830 – 1430
The Southern (Yitzhak Rabin/Wadi Araba) crossing: 0800 – 1700
A passport with a validity of at least six months is required for entry into Jordan, and Jordanian visas are required for U.S. citizens. Visa on arrival is available at the northern and southern crossings - cost is 40 JOD/$56. Credit card machines are available but not always functioning - cash preferred. For those crossing the Allenby/King Hussein Bridge, an E-visa is mandatory before crossing.
This can be obtained at
https://eservices.moi.gov.jo
. Israel charges an exit tax on all U.S. citizen visitors of 180 shekels ($60), payable in U.S. dollars, Israeli shekels, or credit card. Taxis and buses to Amman are available at all border crossings.
While it is not explicitly illegal to bring Jewish religious items into Jordan, the U.S. Embassy has received reports that travelers carrying such items have encountered delays. Travelers may wish to consider not carrying such items with them into Jordan.
Queen Alia International Airport maintains a live update of all departures, please refer to the below link for any updates on outbound flights from Amman: https://qaiairport.com/en/flight-information/Pages/Departures.aspx”
Saudi Arabia
“Saudi Arabia: Given reports of regional hostilities, the U.S. Mission to Saudi Arabia has advised its personnel to exercise increased caution and limit non-essential travel to any military installations in the region.
We recommend that American citizens in the Kingdom do the same. The U.S. Mission to Saudi Arabia continues to monitor the regional situation. We encourage all travelers to review our most recent Security Alerts, review any travel plans in case of disruptions, and make appropriate decisions for themselves and their families.
At this time, U.S. Mission staffing and operations are unchanged, and consular services continue as normal. We advise all U.S. citizens to maintain a personal safety plan. Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (http://step.state.gov) to receive the latest updates from the U.S. Embassy.”