After Iran war panic, U.S. scales back Middle East evacuations as demand drops
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The State Department is scaling back Middle East evacuation assistance due to declining demand.
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The State Department has scaled back its Middle East evacuation assistance due to declining demand, despite having facilitated the return of over 43,000 American citizens to the U.S. since the U.S. struck Iran 11 days ago. Assistant Secretary Dylan Johnson stated Wednesday that the agency completed over three dozen charter flights, but many departed with empty seats as most Americans who requested assistance declined it, opting to remain or book commercial flights. This scaling back occurs after the State Department advised Americans in 14 countries and two Palestinian territories to leave immediately due to "serious safety risks." In the days following the conflict, thousands of Americans struggled to book commercial flights as airports suspended operations due to strikes.
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The State Department is scaling back Middle East evacuation assistance due to declining demand.
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