Hundreds turn to private rescue company for Middle East evacuations

Published March 6, 2026 8:00am ET



A small nonprofit organization that specializes in rescuing Americans in conflict zones has been flooded with requests since the Middle East erupted following the U.S. and Israeli strikes against Iran last Saturday.

Grey Bull Rescue, a veteran-led, donor-funded nonprofit organization, has received between 700-800 requests since the start of the conflict less than a week ago, Bryan Stern, the group’s founder and chairman, told the Washington Examiner.

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