Amid the widening U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, Americans in the Middle East are struggling to leave despite State Department evacuation orders.

Vacationers and residents, like Sasha Hoffman in Dubai and travel blogger Alyssa Ramos in Kuwait, report canceled flights, closed airports, and little government assistance, leaving them trapped amid missile strikes and ongoing air raids.

Pregnant American Tamar Rubinstein in Israel is taking a multi-day bus and flight route through Egypt and Europe to reach home, citing confusion and lack of clear guidance.

Over 9,000 Americans have returned in recent days, but with more than a million still in the region, many are fearful and frustrated by the chaos, CBS News has reported.

U.S. citizens describe the experience as terrifying, with constant sirens, explosions, and uncertainty about when or how they can safely leave.