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US urges citizens to leave Middle East during Iran conflict

2 August 2026 · in 80 words

US urges citizens to leave Middle East during Iran conflict

Washington issued the warning on Saturday as airspace closures and flight cancellations threaten travel across ten countries. Kuwaiti air defences intercepted drone attacks after the six-month conflict reignited following a collapsed ceasefire in July. President Donald Trump warned of further strikes on Friday, promising the US will hit Iran very hard.

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