The United States Embassy in Baghdad is preparing for an ordered evacuation amid rising security threats in the region, an Iraqi security official and a U.S. source told Reuters on Wednesday.
The Associated Press reported that the order is limited to nonessential personnel at the embassy. The U.S. military has also authorized the "voluntary departure" of troops' dependents from locations across the Middle East.
The State Department's decision to order the evacuation of all nonessential staff from the embassy in Iraq comes after Iranian Defense Minister General Aziz Nasirzadeh warned that Tehran would target U.S. bases in the area if hostilities spike or nuclear negotiations with Washington break down.
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The Associated Press reported that the order is limited to nonessential personnel at the embassy. The U.S. military has also authorized the "voluntary departure" of troops' dependents from locations across the Middle East.
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Tensions in the region have escalated in recent days, as talks between the U.S. and Iran have reached an impasse.The State Department's decision to order the evacuation of all nonessential staff from the embassy in Iraq comes after Iranian Defense Minister General Aziz Nasirzadeh warned that Tehran would target U.S. bases in the area if hostilities spike or nuclear negotiations with Washington break down.
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US embassy in Middle East prepares to evacuate after warning from Iran
The move comes after the Iranian defense minister warned that Tehran would target U.S. bases in the area if tensions escalated.
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