US Evacuates Citizens Amid Rising Tensions in the Middle East

Amid escalating tensions between Iran and Israel, the US has evacuated 250 American citizens from Israel. State Department reports indicate seven flights have transported evacuees to Greece, Italy, and Cyprus. Some also left for Jordan and Egypt. Iran issued warnings mirroring Israeli military maps.

The United States has dispatched seven flights since June, providing an escape route for approximately 250 American citizens from the increasingly volatile region in Israel. These government-organized flights primarily landed in neighboring Greece, Rome, and Cyprus.

Additional escape routes were utilized by other American nationals, including nonessential embassy staff and their families, choosing to travel overland to Jordan and Egypt or departing by sea.

Amidst these strategic evacuations, Iran issued a warning targeting military sites utilizing maps similar to those of the Israeli military. Both Iran and Israel's UN missions have withheld comments regarding rising tensions and potential ceasefire talks.

(With inputs from agencies.)