The United States has instructed non-essential government employees and their family members to leave Oman due to security risks as tensions escalate across the Middle East. The directive was issued on Friday by the Bureau of Consular Affairs of the US Department of State. The statement also urged American citizens to reconsider travel to areas near the Oman–Yemen border.

According to the statement, concerns over potential drone and missile attacks from Iran have persisted since the conflict between the United States and Iran began on February 28. The situation has also caused significant disruptions to commercial air traffic in the region.

The advisory reflects Washington’s growing concern over regional instability and the potential for further escalation affecting civilian and diplomatic safety in Oman and neighboring areas.