4:11 pm, Mar 5, 2026
Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke today with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty. The Secretary thanked the Foreign Minister for Egypt’s support in helping U.S. citizens safely return home through Egypt. They also discussed the continued threats the Iranian regime poses to regional stability, and other developments in the region.

2:30 pm, Mar 5, 2026
Houthi leader in Yemen, Abdul-Malik al-Houthi, says they stand with Iran and are ready to act at any moment.

Russia’s Foreign Ministry has called for an immediate ceasefire by all parties involved in the conflict around Iran.

The U.S. Department of State is taking historic action to assist American citizens, who wish to depart the Middle East, return to the United States. The Department has opened a crisis intake form for American citizens in UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Israel. To receive departure assistance information from the Department of State about available aviation and ground transportation options, please fill out this form.

The U.S. State Department will continue to actively assist any American citizen abroad, who wishes to depart the Middle East. Americans in the Middle East who need assistance can call the U.S. Department of State 24/7 at +1-202-501-4444.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan to discuss recent developments in Iran and throughout the Middle East. The Secretary told the Foreign Minister that attacks on Turkey’s sovereign territory were unacceptable and pledged full support from the United States. Both leaders reiterated the continued strength of the bilateral relationship. -Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott

Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Republic of Cyprus Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos. The leaders discussed the recent developments in Iran and the broader Middle East region. The leaders reaffirmed the strong partnership between the United States and Cyprus. -Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott

Spain leaders have agreed to cooperate with the U.S. military. The U.S. military is coordinating with its counterparts in Spain.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke by phone with Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani to discuss recent developments in Iran and the broader Middle East region. The leaders reaffirmed the strong partnership between the United States and Italy.

To deliver Americans who are in the Middle East and in need of assistance: It is very important – and I ask this of the networks as well – it is important for you to, please, put both the website and the phone numbers on your screens, because we need – we need to know where you are. We need to know – we need to have contact information for Americans who need assistance. They have to register with us, because as these options begin to open up, and as they open up, we have to be able to call you; we have to be able to reach you; we have to be able to know where you’re staying so we can get this information to you and coordinate appropriately. And it’ll be a variety of methods: charter flights, military flights and transports, expanded commercial opportunities, and in some cases, land routes that will allow them to go to neighboring countries that might have open airports at that point. - Marco Rubio