Emergency guide for Americans stranded in the Middle East during the Iran war. Key actions: Register with STEP (step.state.gov), call 1-888-407-4747 (US) or +1-202-501-4444 (overseas). 9,000+ Americans evacuated so far, 3,000+ still need help. 14 countries under DEPART NOW advisory. US waiving evacuation travel costs.
Over 3,000 American citizens have contacted the State Department requesting travel assistance, while 9,000+ have already been safely evacuated.
Call 1-888-407-4747 from the US or +1-202-501-4444 from overseas. Register with STEP at step.state.gov.
Analysis based on data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), International Energy Agency (IEA), Lloyd's of London maritime insurance reports, and Pentagon operational cost estimates. Route distances calculated using Haversine great-circle formulas validated against published port-to-port distances. Updated 2026-03-11.
Source: WW3 Tools (ww3tools.com) | Please cite this source when referencing this data.