Michelle Kellerman

And they're warning Americans there about possible protests on Friday against the U.S.

and Israeli strikes on Iran.

All across the Middle East, the U.S.

has drawn down U.S.

personnel and many embassies are closed to the public, though they're offering emergency services for Americans.

And the department has posted an online form for Americans seeking help to leave.

Michelle Kellerman, NPR News, the State Department.

In between meetings on Capitol Hill, Secretary Rubio offered a brief update about the incident in Dubai.

at least in a few embassies.

Since the Trump administration launched the war against Iran, the State Department has evacuated non-essential personnel from many more embassies and consulates and is now organizing evacuation flights for private Americans.

Rubio is urging Americans to call a hotline if they need help.

Michelle Kellerman, NPR News, the State Department.

In its latest advisory, the State Department says that Americans around the world, especially in the Middle East, should follow the guidance issued by their nearest embassy or consulate.

It encourages Americans to enroll in an online system at step.state.gov.

The department has also set up a task force to assist American citizens.

The U.S.

does not have an embassy in Iran, and on Friday, Secretary of State Marco Rubio designated Iran as a state sponsor of wrongful detention, urging Tehran to free all unjustly detained Americans.

There are a handful of such cases, according to one State Department official.

Michelle Kellerman, NPR News, Washington.

In its latest advisory, the State Department says that Americans around the world, especially in the Middle East, should follow the guidance issued by their nearest embassy or consulate.