Both Tel Aviv and another place called Ra'anana in Israel have opened public bombs shelters.
The United States has evacuated "non-essential" staff and families of Diplomats, from the US Embassy in Jerusalem and from Israel.
As this story is published, it is 12:56 PM eastern US time on Friday, February 27, 2026. President Trump said yesterday he will "make a decision about Iran BEFORE 3:00 PM (eastern time) today. That's two hours from now.
Meanwhile, elsewhere, Major shipping firm Maersk is rerouting some upcoming sailings from the Suez Canal to the passage around Africa due to constraints in the Red Sea area amid "regional tensions."
Australia told dependents of diplomats in Israel to leave.
Australia told dependents of diplomats in Lebanon to leave and authorized voluntary departures for family members of diplomats in the UAE, Jordan, and Qatar.
China's embassy in Israel urged citizens to increase security precautions.
China advised citizens to avoid traveling to Iran and urged citizens there to evacuate.
UK has withdrawn staff from its embassy in Iran.
The UK has issued a warning against travel to Israel.
Kazakhstan urges citizens to exit Iran.
All U.S. Air Force refueling tankers have been pulled out of Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar.
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