Americans have been urged to find a secure location in Muscat, Oman - and to keep a supply of food, water, medications, and other essential items as strikes continue across the Middle East

The US Embassy has urged all Americans in Oman to take cover due to the ongoing strikes in the Middle East.

The security alert, issued this morning, warns US citizens to shelter-in-place until further notice "due to ongoing activity" in the region. "Due to ongoing activity, the U.S. Embassy in Oman has instructed staff to shelter-in-place (i.e., take cover)," the warning reads. "We recommend all Americans in Oman do the same until further notice".

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