“We are closer to the beginning of this conflict than we are to the end.”

As tensions continue to rise across the Middle East, ABC News spoke with Global Guardian Vice President of Client Risk Management Seth Krummrich about the evolving security environment and what the coming weeks may bring.

Krummrich noted that the situation remains highly fluid as corporations and travelers assess risk across the region, pointing to potential pressure on Gulf States and strategic chokepoints such as the Strait of Hormuz as key areas to watch.

 

“Global Guardian has been evacuating thousands of folks out of the region, because part of it is reducing what can be attacked in the region—and it's a full-time job.”

As tensions escalate across the Middle East, ABC News spoke with Global Guardian VP of Client Risk Management Seth Krummrich about the evolving security environment and the risks facing Western travelers and businesses in the region.

Krummrich explained that reducing exposure by moving travelers and corporate personnel out of potential target areas is a key part of mitigating risk as the situation continues to evolve.

"Once you start a conflict, there's going to be surprises. Once you pull the tail of a snake, it has the opportunity to bite you back. That is where we're at today. Uncertainty, uncertainty, uncertainty."

As the Iran war disrupts travel and raises new security concerns across the Middle East, CNBC featured Global Guardian CEO Dale Buckner in both  an interview on the conflict’s impact on aviation, tourism and regional stability, as well as an article on Dubai’s shifting security landscape.

Buckner explained that targeting airports and key infrastructure is designed to pressure regional economies and slow commerce, while creating ripple effects for global travel and supply chains. He also noted that Global Guardian is supporting clients navigating evacuations and rapidly evolving logistics across the region.

“Once you’re 30 minutes outside of the city center, your risk drops by over 90%.”

As travelers and business personnel across the Middle East sought ways to leave the region amid escalating conflict and widespread airspace closures, Global Guardian CEO Dale Buckner joined NBC News’ Now with Tom Llamas to discuss how private evacuation operations are helping people move out of affected areas.

Buckner explained that successful evacuations depend on careful journey management—moving clients out of city centers, coordinating ground transport to border crossings and securing onward flights as conditions evolve.

 

“Simply put, in a combat zone, if you are mobile and you are willing to move, or you do move, your risk goes down exponentially.”

Global Guardian CEO Dale Buckner joined NBC News to discuss ongoing evacuation efforts in the Middle East and how Global Guardian teams are helping move clients out of the region through coordinated ground corridors and regional airports as conditions continue to evolve.

Buckner explained that mobility is critical in conflict zones, noting that Global Guardian teams are consolidating clients along key ground corridors and coordinating onward travel through multiple regional airports. He emphasized the importance of clear expectation management—including border crossing times, documentation requirements and transportation logistics—as organizations work to move employees and families out of the region safely. 

“My number one concern right now is the Iranian regime's ability to create havoc across the Gulf and affect many Western and U.S. travelers and business interests.”

Global Guardian VP of Client Risk Management Seth Krummrich joined ABC News to discuss the escalating conflict in the Middle East and the growing risks facing travelers, multinational companies, and global markets.

During the interview, Krummrich warned that Iran retains the capability to disrupt the region—including key transit routes like the Strait of Hormuz—with potential ripple effects for global markets. He also noted that Global Guardian has evacuated many clients and travelers from the Gulf region in recent days as demand for support continues to surge.