US Emergency Alert: America’s DEPART NOW warning to 15 countries of the Middle East to leave the country immediately, chaos amidst war

News India Live, Digital Desk: The death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei on February 28 and the subsequent attacks by Iran on US military bases in the Gulf countries have transformed the entire region into a ‘war zone’. America has given a clear message to its citizens that they should rely only on commercial flights for their safety, because government rescue is not guaranteed.1. ‘Red Alert’ issued for these 15 countries The US State Department has directed its citizens present in the following countries/regions to immediately evacuate from there: Gulf countries, Levant and North Africa, war-torn areas, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Israel, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Lebanon, Iran, Qatar, Egypt, Iraq, Bahrain, Syria, Palestine (West Bank and Gaza), Kuwait and Oman, Yemen-2. What does ‘DEPART NOW’ mean? This is the most serious warning issued by the US: Use of commercial means: Citizens are asked to book tickets immediately as long as flights are operational. Limited government assistance: The government has clarified that embassies may be closed in the event of war and military evacuation is not always possible. Shelter-in-place: People who cannot leave will be accommodated in secure bunkers or homes with adequate food and water. Shelter-in-place has been advised.3. Leave of ‘non-essential’ staff from embassiesNot only the common citizens, America has also started removing its diplomats: Jordan, Bahrain and Iraq: ‘Non-emergency’ staff and their families from the US embassies in these countries have been ordered to leave the country. Amman (Jordan): Due to security threats, the embassy here has partially suspended its services.4. The latest situation of the war and America’s stand President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio have made it clear that the campaign against Iran may last a long time: Next phase ‘terrible’: Marco Rubio has warned that “the toughest blow is yet to be dealt” on Iran. CENTCOM’s confirmation: US Central Command has confirmed that so far 6 American soldiers have been killed in this conflict. Iran’s counterattack: Iran retaliated by hitting Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar Drones and missiles have been fired towards American bases.