As hostilities between Israel and Iran continue to escalate, U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee has indicated that the U.S. government is actively seeking options for the evacuation of American citizens in the Jewish state. In a post on X, Huckabee urged Americans to sign up for the evacuation list and emphasized the importance of following safety guidelines provided by the U.S. Embassy. The embassy has issued a security alert stating that all U.S. government employees and their families should remain sheltered in place due to the ongoing conflict. The U.S. is also preparing to assist citizens who wish to leave Israel, with options including military, commercial, charter flights, and cruise ships.
However, travelers will be responsible for their onward travel after reaching a nearby safe country. The Department of State has also advised citizens to enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program to receive the most up-to-date information on safety and travel conditions. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump has not ruled out the possibility of U.S. military intervention to help Israel counter Iranian nuclear ambitions. In a post on Truth Social, Trump declared,