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US Asks Americans to Leave the Middle East: War Incoming?
Middle East tensions have escalated as Saudi Arabia joined US strikes in Iraq, while Trump claimed a possible Iran ceasefire deal is being discussed.
The conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran continues to worsen, with no clear sign of peace. On 30 July 2026, Saudi Arabia also entered the conflict, increasing tensions across the Middle East.
Saudi Arabia and the United States carried out joint airstrikes at several locations in Iraq. The strikes targeted Iran-backed armed groups operating in the country.
On 1 August, US President Donald Trump warned that the United States could launch stronger military strikes on Iran if ongoing talks failed. Speaking during a Cabinet meeting, Trump said US officials, including special envoy Steve Witkoff, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Jared Kushner, were trying to reach an agreement with Iran.
Trump, however, said he was losing trust in Iran. He accused the country of breaking promises and warned that the US would respond strongly if negotiations failed. His remarks further increased tensions in the region.
On 2 August, the United States advised its citizens across the Middle East to remain alert and be prepared to leave if the security situation worsened. US embassies in Bahrain, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE also warned about possible flight cancellations, airspace closures and travel disruptions.
The US also warned that its embassies and other American institutions could become targets of attacks by Iran or groups that support Iran.
Iran rejected the US allegations and accused Washington of increasing tensions. It warned that any country helping the US could be "engulfed by the flames of war."
Later the same day, Trump posted on Truth Social that the US and Israel had agreed to delay planned strikes on Iran after requests from Iran and other countries in the region. He also claimed that both sides had agreed on the basic terms of a possible peace deal, including the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
However, Iran has not officially confirmed Trump's claims about any proposed agreement. The situation remains tense, and the conflict continues to be closely watched around the world.