The US State Department urged Americans across the Middle East to consider leaving or stay ready to depart as tensions with Iran rose. The advisory signalled a sharper alert amid flight disruptions, airspace risks and fears of wider regional escalation.

U.S. embassies in West Asia advise citizens to consider departing amid escalating regional conflict and safety concerns.

Messages posted on social media by the US missions in the Middle East urged citizens to check flight details and to follow safety advice from local authorities.

Messages posted on social media by the US missions in the Middle East urged citizens to check flight details and to follow safety advice from local authorities.