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Stranded Americans Speak out on Scramble to Flee Middle East

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March 4, 2026

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As Iran zeroes in on United States interests across the Middle East, stranded Americans are trying to flee but face a lack of flights with multiple countries closing their air space. A government hotline tells callers to “not rely on the U.S. government for assisted departure or evacuation at this time.” NBC’s Keir Simmons reports for TODAY.

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