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World / Sat, 01 Aug 2026 The Hindu

West Asia war LIVE: U.S. embassies urge citizens to ‘consider departing’ from West Asia

Iran’s military accused the United States of “escalating tensions” in West Asia on Saturday (August 1, 2026) and warned countries in the region against cooperating with Washington during the ongoing conflict. The remarks came after US President Donald Trump reiterated threats to hit Iran “very hard”. The White House signalled that U.S. President Donald Trump is weighing carrying out new strikes on Iran as the U.S. presses for Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and abide by terms set out in a truce agreement the two sides forged last month, only to quickly collapse. Also Read | Trump announces deal for ‘complete disarmament’ of HamasU.S. embassies in several capitals in West Asia warned American citizens to beware an “unforeseen escalation” in the regional conflict and urged them to be ready to leave.

Iran’s military accused the United States of “escalating tensions” in West Asia on Saturday (August 1, 2026) and warned countries in the region against cooperating with Washington during the ongoing conflict.

The remarks came after US President Donald Trump reiterated threats to hit Iran “very hard”. The White House signalled that U.S. President Donald Trump is weighing carrying out new strikes on Iran as the U.S. presses for Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and abide by terms set out in a truce agreement the two sides forged last month, only to quickly collapse.

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U.S. embassies in several capitals in West Asia warned American citizens to beware an “unforeseen escalation” in the regional conflict and urged them to be ready to leave.

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