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State Department instructs all Americans in Bahrain to shelter in place
The U.S. State Department has instructed all Americans in Bahrain to shelter in place on Tuesday amid the war with Iran.
The U.S. Embassy in Bahrain's capital of Manama announced the recommendation in a Tuesday statement. The State Department has made similar announcements for Americans in countries throughout the Middle East as the war against Iran continues to escalate.
"The U.S. Embassy in Manama has directed all U.S. government employees to shelter in place. We recommend all Americans in Bahrain do the same until further notice. To the extent possible, remain in a secure structure, and stay away from windows," the embassy wrote in a statement.
"We are monitoring the situation in the Middle East closely and will keep you updated so you can make decisions about your safety. If you want to leave the Middle East, the U.S. government is ready to assist by providing you the latest information about the departure options available," the statement said.
"President Trump, Secretary of State Rubio, and the Department of State have no higher priority than the safety and security of American citizens," the statement continued.
Posted by Anders Hagstrom