CENTCOM Issues Civilian Warning to Iran; U.S. Closes Three Embassies; Allied Evacuations Expand Across Gulf::
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— Defcon Alerts: Global Threat Monitor (@Defcon_Level) March 8, 2026
MIDDLE EAST — U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) issued a safety warning to civilians in Iran on March 8, naming the cities of Dezful, Esfahan, and Shiraz as locations where Iranian forces are using populated areas to launch drones and ballistic missiles.
The warning, issued in English and Farsi, urged Iranian civilians to stay at home.
Separately, the U.S. State Department closed its embassies in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Beirut and ordered non-emergency departure of personnel from six countries, while the UK government chartered flights from Dubai to evacuate British nationals.
This report covers regional alerts, travel advisories, evacuations, and official statements from all parties during March 7-8, 2026, Day 9 of Operation Epic Fury. Source: https://www.defconlevel.com/alert/2026-03-08-centcom-issues-civilian-warning-to-iran-u-s-closes-three-embassies-allied-evacuations-expand-across-gulf-march-7-8-2026