US State Department Travel Advisory for Israel, Iran, and the Middle East
The conflict between Israel and Iran has resulted in disruptions to travel and periodic closure of airspace across the Middle East. There is the potential for demonstrations against US citizens and interests abroad. The State Department advises US citizens worldwide to exercise increased caution. Please read carefully the Travel Advisory, country information, and any recent security alerts when planning travel: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages.html.
As of June 25, 2025:
The includes the following:
- The Israel Home Front Command has lifted all restrictions.
- The U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem will be open as usual on Wednesday, June 25. The shelter in place orders for U.S. government employees and their family members has been lifted.
- The Israel Airports Authority lifted restrictions on the number of incoming and outgoing flights, as well as the number of passengers on each flight.
- There are seats available on one-way departures via ship from Ashdod to Cyprus.
- Land borders are open, although each crossing has specific requirements and operating hours.
US citizens seeking to depart via air should check the availability of seats on El Al, Arkia, and Israir as they will be operating immediately. Given the demand for seats on flights departing Israel, we encourage US citizens to take advantage of available commercial options as they become available, although it may take some time to find seats available for purchase.
The red security banner is still up on : as well as the banner for the . The is still open for US citizens in Israel and Iran for assistance. Messages will be sent from , and it is encouraged to monitor the enrolled email address, check junk/spam folders or settings, and reply with the information requested as soon as possible when received.
For individuals seeking assistance with departing Israel:
The Department of State has begun assisted departure flights from Israel. If you are a US citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident currently in Israel or the West Bank, and are seeking assistance in departing, please complete the following form to allow the State Department to better assist you and provide you with timely updates. https://mytravel.state.gov/s/crisis-intake. If you have already filled out this form, please do not complete a second form.
The following information is required:
- First and Last Name
- DOB
- Sex
- Valid email address
- U.S. Passport #
- Passport Issuance and Expiration Date
- Phone Number
- Summary of any individual issues/concerns (i.e. medical, etc.)
The Consular Affairs Office at the US Embassy in Jerusalem will resume limited in-person operations on Monday, June 23 to provide limited validity emergency US passport service to those without a valid US passport. They accept walk-ins (no appointment necessary) in both Jerusalem and Tel Aviv for those in line before 8:30 a.m. There will be no regular passport or Consular Report of Birth Abroad services.
For updated information, please see the following: Travel.State.Gov: Israel and Iran Departure Info for U.S. Citizens.
Here are the latest Security Alerts to U.S. citizens that have been transmitted:
· Israel: https://il.usembassy.gov/security-alert-u-s-embassy-jerusalem-june-21-2025/
· Jordan: https://jo.usembassy.gov/security-alert-u-s-embassy-amman-jordan-entry-requirements-to-jordan-june-20-2025/
· Iraq: https://iq.usembassy.gov/message-for-u-s-citizens-u-s-embassy-baghdad-june-21-2025/
· Iran: Iran Security Alert – Land Border Crossings (June 20, 2025) - U.S. Virtual Embassy Iran
Note: US citizens with an urgent need to depart Iran may wish to consider a different route other than Turkmenistan. To date, no US citizens have received approval from the Government of Turkmenistan to cross into Turkmenistan.
