00:00At the Department of State, our number one priority is the safety and the security of American citizens everywhere in
00:05the world.
00:06Now, with what's going on in the Middle East with Operation Epic Fury and the cowardly attacks that we're seeing
00:11from Iran against Gulf countries,
00:13I wanted to take this chance to speak directly to Americans who are in the Middle East about the work
00:18we are doing to try to keep you safe.
00:20So, immediately following the beginning of this operation, at my direction, the State Department activated a 24-7 task force,
00:27surging personnel and resources necessary to help provide American citizens with up-to-the-minute safety and security information.
00:35Now, in order to receive these updates from the nearest U.S. Embassy or consulate, you have to register with
00:41the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program.
00:43You have to register with STEP, and here's where you do it.
00:46You go to step.state.gov. That's step.state.gov and register so we can reach you.
00:53We also encourage Americans abroad to follow our security updates for U.S. Citizens channel on WhatsApp and follow at
01:01travel.gov on social media as well.
01:04The latest alerts are also available on travel.state.gov.
01:09That's our website, travel.state.gov.
01:12Finally, Americans in the Middle East, you can reach the Department of State 24 hours a day, seven days a
01:18week, at the following phone number.
01:211-202-501-4444.
01:25That's 1-202-501-4444.
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