“When power and water fail, whether it’s in Iran or the Gulf states, society moves toward chaos and potential collapse.”

As the conflict in the Middle East continues to escalate, ABC News spoke with Global Guardian Vice President of Client Risk Management Seth Krummrich about the growing risks tied to attacks on critical infrastructure across the region.

Krummrich warned that strikes targeting energy, water, and other essential systems could quickly destabilize populations and governments while increasing fear on the ground. He added that Global Guardian teams across the region are closely monitoring conditions and taking steps to protect clients as the situation evolves.

“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.