US tells citizens in West Asia to ‘be ready to leave' amid escalation fears: What's happening in the Middle East?

The US embassies in Amman, Jerusalem, and Baghdad issued security alerts urging American citizens in West Asia to consider departing or be prepared to leave due to escalation fears.
The alert advised Americans to check flight details, follow local safety advice, and be prepared for flight cancellations, airspace closures, and travel disruptions.
US President Donald Trump threatened more strikes on Iran, saying Washington would hit Iran 'very hard' and that the military action could continue.
Iran's military central command head Ali Abdollahi accused the US of escalating tensions and warned countries in the region against cooperating with Washington.
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