Updates to the War in the Middle East - Mainly for Military Personnel & Family

[Tony]

I'm switching to this thread for the Middle East war mainly so that the title reflects the purpose of the thread. Some topics may not have a link. All time are Eastern unless specified...

Smart Traveler Enrollment Program

Crisis Response and Evacuations

[Tony]

 To be brutally honest, the trump administration should have a single page for those U.S. citizens that are trying to evacuate...

Travel Advisory: United Arab Emirates March 3, 2026

[Tony]

Americans urged to leave Middle East, but many airports are closed and embassy staff is reduced

[Tony]

- US securing military, charter flights for Middle East evacuations - approximately 1:35pm Eastern

[Tony]

Nearly 9,000 Americans evacuated from Middle East. About 1,600 US citizens are currently requesting assistance in the region

[Tony]

Welp, already happening... Price of gas going up.

[Tony]

Qatar says ballistic missile struck Al Udeid air base, which hosts US forces. No further info yet as of 4:40 pm Eastern

[Tony]

At this point I'd say that everyone may want to ensure that their gas tanks are full in case of a shortage. The price of gas has already gone up noticeably (where I am at) but the bigger concern moving forward is that there may be a shortage...