The US State Department has issued an urgent advisory asking American citizens to depart 15 Middle East countries due to Iran and Israel tensions Citizens were advised to use commercial transportation while it remains available and to enrol in the Smart Traveller Enrollment Program for updates Emergency contact numbers were also released for those who need assistance arranging their departure Legit.ng Journalist Muslim Muhammad Yusuf is a 2025 Wole Soyinka Award winner, with over 8 years of experience in investigative reporting, human rights, politics, governance, and accountability in Nigeria. The United States government has called on its citizens to immediately depart several countries across the Middle East due to rising security concerns linked to tensions involving Iran. The adv...