Stranded Americans in Middle East told 'do not rely on the US government for evacuation'

The Trump administration is urging Americans to flee 16 Middle Eastern countries as the Iran bombing campaign continues — but when desperate citizens actually try to escape, they get a cold shoulder and a recorded message saying the government won't help, according to a new report.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio rolled out a video Tuesday morning directing panicked Americans to call a State Department hotline. Callers are then treated to the automated message: “Please do not rely on the...