Americans stranded in the Middle East say they've had little US government help: 'I felt betrayed and left out to dry'
The US government has told citizens in parts of the Middle East to depart immediately.With airspaces closed and embassies shuttered, many Americans have been left stranded with little assistance.
One American stuck in Dubai said he felt "betrayed and left out to dry" by the US government.
Across the Middle East, Americans have been struggling to reconcile the US government's official advice — "depart now via commercial means due to serious safety risks" — with the reality on the ground.
In its latest guidance, the US government urged Americans to depart from 14 countries and territories in the Middle East. But with key airports shut down, most US embassies closed, and many receiving automated messages on an official government helpline, Americans have found themselves trapped and wondering exactly how to follow that advice.
Americans stranded in the Middle East say they've had little US government help: 'I felt betrayed and left out to dry'
Business Insider spoke to American citizens stuck in the Middle East, who said there was a lack of urgency from the US government to get people home.