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The United States quietly told its citizens in Saudi Arabia to shelter in place after what Saudi officials described as drone strikes near the U.S. Embassy, a stark reminder that the dangers we warned about have arrived on the doorstep of our allies. Americans were urged to stay indoors, avoid the embassy compound, and prepare for potential further attacks as tensions in the region spiral.
Reports from the ground paint a picture of panic and frustration as some Americans found themselves stranded while the State Department’s public guidance defaulted to “shelter in place” rather than organizing immediate evacuations or robust support. Families and travelers deserve more than canned emails and platitudes when the skies over Riyadh, Jeddah and Dhahran are not safe; our government must be judged by results, not press releases.
President Trump has publicly insisted the Iran campaign could be over soon, arguing there is “practically nothing left to target” and signaling confidence that decisive action will bring a rapid end to the violence. Conservative Americans should take heart that strong leadership and clear objectives can shorten wars and spare American lives and taxpayer dollars, instead of getting bogged down in endless half-measures.
Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, speaking on The Story, gave a sober assessment while crediting the administration for exhausting diplomatic options before the military phase — a rare, clear-eyed take from someone who’s been in the intelligence and policy trenches. Pompeo’s perspective reminds patriots that victory is achieved by preparation, patience, and the willingness to use force when necessary, not by the hand-wringing of partisan critics on cable.
Still, the patchwork of travel advisories and “shelter in place” messages from the State Department exposed gaps in planning that should worry every American who believes government’s first duty is to protect its citizens abroad. Democrats and the press will try to weaponize chaos; conservatives must demand accountability, better contingency plans, and unwavering support for our troops and commanders until the mission is truly finished.
