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US Embassy in Oman Orders Staff and Citizens to "Take Cover" Amid Iran Strikes

The U.S. Embassy in Muscat, Oman, has instructed its staff and all American citizens in the country to shelter-in-place and take cover due to ongoing regional activity. This alert follows a broader U.S. State Department advisory urging Americans to immediately depart from over a dozen Middle Eastern nations due to serious safety risks. U.S. Central Command has confirmed the deaths of six American service members amid ongoing hostilities following initial Iranian attacks. The region remains tense after U.S. and Israeli strikes targeted Iran, leading to retaliatory counter-strikes by Tehran against American and Israeli assets.

Key Points: US Embassy Oman: "Take Cover" Alert Amid Iran Tensions

  • Shelter-in-place order issued
  • Advisory for all Americans in Oman
  • US urges citizens to depart Middle East
  • Six US service members killed
  • Tensions follow US-Israel strikes on Iran
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US Embassy in Muscat instructs staff, Americans in Oman to "take cover" over Iran's counter-strikes

US Embassy in Muscat issues shelter-in-place order for staff and American citizens in Oman following Iran's retaliatory strikes in the region.

"Due to ongoing activity, the US Embassy in Oman has instructed staff to shelter-in-place. - US Embassy in Muscat"

Muscat, March 3

As tensions rise in West Asia amid the strike and counter-strike fiasco, the US Embassy in Muscat on Tuesday instructed its staff to take cover.

The alert also urged all Americans in the country to do the same until further notice.

"Due to ongoing activity, the US Embassy in Oman has instructed staff to shelter-in-place (i.e., take cover). We recommend all Americans in Oman do the same until further notice," the US Embassy in Muscat posted on X.

The embassy's directive calls on US citizens to immediately find a secure location within their residence or another safe building and remain there. Americans are advised to prepare by having essential supplies on hand, including food, water, and medications.

"Monitor media for breaking news. Be prepared to adjust your plans. Keep your phone charged and maintain communication with family and friends to inform them of your status. Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive the latest updates on security in Oman," the embassy said.

Earlier, the US issued an urgent advisory asking American citizens to "depart now" from over a dozen Middle Eastern countries due to "serious safety risks". Sharing a video message in a post on X, Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged its citizens to immediately depart from several Middle Eastern countries.

The advisory, updated on March 2 at 4 pm EST, applies to Bahrain, Kuwait, Egypt, Lebanon, Iran, Oman, Iraq, Qatar, Israel, the West Bank and Gaza, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, and Yemen.

Meanwhile, US Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed that six US service members have been killed in action amid ongoing hostilities in the Middle East following Iran's initial attacks in the region.

The conflict in the Middle East has entered its fourth day following the US and Israeli strikes on Iran that killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei, along with other key figures in the Persian Gulf country. In retaliation, Tehran has responded with counter-strikes targeting American military bases and other Israeli assets across the region.

- ANI

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Priya S
The situation seems to be escalating quickly. I hope our Indian embassies in these countries are prepared and have robust contingency plans for our people. Praying for peace.
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Aman W
While the US advisory is for its citizens, it affects everyone. Flights get cancelled, oil prices shoot up, and our economy feels the pinch. This instability is bad for the whole world.
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Sarah B
Reading this from Delhi. My cousin is an engineer in Muscat. The family is very worried. He says things are calm for now, but everyone is watching the news nervously.
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Vikram M
Respectfully, I think India's foreign policy of maintaining ties with all sides (US, Iran, Israel, Gulf nations) is being tested now. We need clear, strong diplomacy to protect our national interests and citizens abroad.
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Kavya N
Oman has always been a peaceful country. It's sad to see tensions spilling over. Hope our Indian community there stays safe and follows any instructions from our embassy.

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