The U.S. Embassy is working to facilitate the evacuation of American citizens stranded in Israel due to its war with Iran.
In a post on X, U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee said the U.S. was working on evacuation flights and ships. Israeli airspace has been mostly closed since Friday, when Israel launched a surprise ballistic missile attack against Iran.
People shelter in an underground metro station as air raid sirens warn of incoming strikes by, in Ramat Gan, near Tel Aviv, Israel, Wednesday, June 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Oded Balilty)
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“Urgent notice! American citizens wanting to leave Israel- US Embassy in Israel @usembassyjlm is working on evacuation flights & cruise ship departures,” Huckabee said.
He also urged stranded citizens to enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment
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