US orders non-emergency personnel to leave Oman amid regional conflict

AFP

The US State Department said on Saturday it had ordered non-emergency government employees and the family members of government employees to leave Oman, citing safety risks as the US-Israeli conflict with Iran continues.

In addition to commercial departure options, the Department has confirmed it will be coordinating transportation out of the region and may be able to provide flights or bus transportation. 

However, American citizens have been warned that they should be prepared to shelter in a secure location in different buildings should they decide to wait for commercial options with food and water supplies, medication and other essential items.

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