US embassies in Bahrain, Egypt issue warnings as Iran threatens universities across Middle East

The U.S.Embassy in Bahrain told American citizens in the country to shelter in place on Tuesday, as the embassy in Egypt issued its own caution to Americans amid threats thatIran and its terror proxiesmay try to target American universities across the Middle East.

Theembassy in Manamadirected all U.S.government employees, along with all other Americans in the country, to shelter in a secure structure and stay away from windows until further notice.

“Iran and its aligned terrorist militias may intend to target American universities in Bahrain,” the embassy said. “Iran has specifically threatened American universities across the Middle East.”

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The embassy provided instructions to those Americans who wish to leave the Middle East.

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People crowd the Central Market for shopping during the final days of Ramadan in Manama, Bahrain, on March 18, 2026.(Ayman Yaqoob/Anadolu via Getty Images)

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“If you want to leave the Middle East, the U.S.government is ready to assist by providing you the latest information about the departure options available,” it said.

A view of damage in Manama, Bahrain, after a kamikaze drone strike during Iran’s retaliatory attack on March 1, 2026.(Stringer/Anadolu/via Getty Images)

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For those who wish to remain and shelter in place, the embassy reminded them to have a supply of food, water, medications and other essential items.

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“We urge all Americans to remain vigilant, follow local authorities’ instructions, and review thelatest guidance from the U.S.Embassyor Consulate,” the embassy said.

The headquarters of the U.S.5th Fleet in Manama, Bahrain.(Petty Officer 2nd Class Adelola Tinubu/U.S.Naval Forces Central Command/U.S.5th Fleet )

Meanwhile, the U.S.Embassy in Cairo advised U.S.citizens to closely monitor the news for regional developments.

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“Egyptian authorities generally offer effective security protection,” the embassy said. “However, extremists and Iranian-aligned actors have expressed interest in planning and carrying out attacks in the region. Iran and its aligned terrorist militias may intend to target universities in the Middle East. Iran has specifically threatened American universities across the Middle East.”