The US State Department has ordered non-emergency personnel and family members to leave the United Arab Emirates, citing rising regional tensions linked to the conflict with Iran.
The move expands an evacuation directive covering several Middle Eastern countries amid intensifying U.S.–Iran and U.S.–Israel military action.
The U.S. Embassy in Abu Dhabi warned of potential militant threats that could target transit hubs, tourist areas and public spaces.
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Evacuation instructions apply to non-emergency government staff and their family members.
The travel advisory urges U.S. citizens in the UAE to reconsider travel and prepare departure plans using available commercial options.
The escalation follows a series of U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, and subsequent Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks on Gulf nations including the UAE.
Gulf states have condemned what they describe as Iranian aggression and pledged to protect their sovereignty.
The developments come as commercial aviation and regional security face major disruptions due to the widening conflict.
Context:
• The UAE’s air defences have intercepted multiple Iranian missiles and drones during recent clashes.
• The situation has prompted rare emergency alerts to residents and visitors.
