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NBC News B Mar 5, 12:11 AM

Thousands of Americans stranded in Middle East

WIth Iran continuing its drone and missile attacks in the Middle East, travel has been chaotic. The Trump administration says it is chartering flights and opening up seats on military planes to help s

NBC News B Mar 5, 4:38 AM

Trump administration under fire as thousands of Americans are stranded in war zone 

With thousands of Americans stranded in the Middle East, the Trump administration is facing criticism from Democratic lawmakers and former diplomats.

CBS News B Mar 5, 1:03 AM

Americans stuck in Middle East speak out

As the war in Iran raged on, many American travelers remained trapped in the Middle East. Some spoke out about their travel experience and communications with the State Department.

CBS News B Mar 5, 1:36 AM

Americans trying to evacuate Middle East frustrated with government response

The U.S. Department of State has urged Americans to leave 14 countries​ across the Middle East amid the widening Iran war​, but most flights have been canceled.

CBS News B Mar 5, 12:36 AM

Celebrating holidays amid war across the Middle East

As war rages across the Middle East, other parts of life are still carrying on. Tony Dokoupil has a look at recent holiday celebrations.

CBS News B Mar 5, 12:18 AM

Americans stranded in conflict zone struggle to get help from State Department

As the U.S. and Israel conduct their war against Iran, the Trump administration finds itself waging another battle, facing criticism over Americans stranded in the conflict zone. Matt Gutman reports.

The New Republic B Mar 3, 2:55 PM

U.S. Embassies Tell Americans in the Middle East They’re on Their Own

The State Department has urged all Americans  in the Middle East to leave immediately, but U.S. embassies in the region are telling people trying to flee that they are on their own.  U.S. allies withi

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The Hill B Mar 4, 7:46 PM

Leavitt says Americans stranded in Middle East had prior warning not to travel

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Wednesday that Americans who are reporting being stranded in various parts of the Middle East as a result of Iranian retaliation to U.S. strikes we

The Hill B Mar 4, 1:56 PM

Former rep stranded in Dubai: Thousands of Americans are in the same position

Former Rep. Jason Altmire (D-Pa.) on Tuesday said he was stranded in Dubai, noting he was in the same position as thousands of Americans unable to evacuate the Middle East amid U.S. and Israeli strike

BBC News A Mar 5, 6:09 AM

First UK government flight for Britons stuck in Middle East yet to take off

The UK government says more than 130,000 British nationals have registered their interest in leaving the Middle East region.

The Hill B Mar 4, 8:46 PM

State Department ‘identifying additional options’ for Americans stuck in Mideast

State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott on Wednesday said officials are pursuing various options, including chartered flights and buses, to get Americans home from the Middle East amid the widering

BBC News A Mar 4, 9:14 PM

In maps: Five days of strikes across the Middle East

Israel has continued strikes across Iran and Lebanon as Donald Trump warns action could continue for weeks

Axios A Feb 28, 8:31 PM

Iran retaliates after U.S.–Israel strikes, triggering regional fallout across Middle East

Data: Media reports and government statements; Map: Axios Visuals The U.S.–Israel military operation against Iran Saturday shook the wider Middle East, driving Iranian retaliation and wayward intercep

Reuters A Mar 4, 11:27 AM

Exclusive: Russia prepared to divert oil to India as Middle East conflict disrupts flows, source says - Reuters

Exclusive: Russia prepared to divert oil to India as Middle East conflict disrupts flows, source says  Reuters

Axios A Mar 3, 6:33 AM

Iran targets U.S. allies, hits American Embassy in Riyadh

The U.S. Embassy in Riyadh was attacked by two drones, according to initial estimates, resulting in a limited fire and minor material damage to the building, a Saudi Defense Ministry spokesperson said

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