Sen. Lisa Murkowski’s office said Tuesday it is working with more than a dozen Alaskans stranded in the Middle East as the conflict with Iran escalates and tens of thousands of travelers remain unable to leave the region.
ANCHORAGE, Alaska - Sen. Lisa Murkowski’s office said Tuesday it is working with more than a dozen Alaskans stranded in the Middle East as the conflict with Iran escalates and tens of thousands of travelers remain unable to leave the region.
have suspended most operations after being hit by strikes. Nearly 800 people have been killed in Iran and 11 in Israel, according to officials.ordered non-emergency U.S. government employees and family members to leave Jordan, Bahrain, Iraq, Qatar, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates. The department issued a “worldwide caution” alert following the launch of U.S. combat operations in Iran.“Following the launch of U.S. combat operations in Iran, Americans worldwide and especially in the Middle East should follow the guidance in the latest security alerts issued by the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate,” the Travel advisories warn of “ongoing threat of drone and missile attacks from Iran and significant disruptions to commercial flights.” The State Department urged Americans to leave 14 countries and two Palestinian territories, including Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, the West Bank and Gaza, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, UAE, and Yemen. “Do not travel to Iran for any reason. U.S. citizens in Iran should leave immediately,” the State Department said.The department said it has contacted nearly 3,000 Americans seeking to leave and is facilitating flights from the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Jordan.“The Iranian regime has publicly stated its intention to target locations in the UAE associated with the United States,” according to the UAE travel advisory. Major airlines including Emirates, Etihad, Qatar Airways, United and Delta have suspended most flights to Middle East destinations. The Federal Aviation Administration issued an advisory Notice to Air Missions recommending caution for U.S. air carriers and commercial operators in the Middle East. The State Department is urging Americans in the region to enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program to receive updates from U.S. embassies. Those unable to leave should shelter in place and monitor local media.Sand Point teen found 3 days after going missing in lakePlane en route to Bethel loses door during flight
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