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U.S. clears some diplomatic staff to leave Israel as tension with Iran continues despite talks

U.S. Embassy staff in Israel urged to leave amid threats of Iran retaliation and a record U.S. military buildup involving over 30,000 troops, officials said.

  • The U.S. Department of State authorized the departure of non-emergency personnel and their families from the U.S. Embassy in Israel due to safety risks amid escalating tensions with Iran.
  • U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee emailed embassy staff urging those wishing to leave Israel to do so immediately, advising swift departure due to high demand for flights and possible travel restrictions within Israel and surrounding areas.
  • The U.S. Embassy restricted travel for government employees in certain areas of Israel, citing terrorism and civil unrest concerns.
  • The U.S. has increased its military presence in the Middle East amid stalled nuclear talks with Iran and continues advisories urging caution and potential evacuation of U.S. citizens from Israel and nearby regions due to conflict risks.
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US President Donald Trump said there are multiple paths forward in the US operation against Iran, including a long-term effort to "take control" of the country, in a brief interview with Axios. "I could go long and take over the whole thing, or I could wrap it up in two or three days and tell the Iranians, 'See you again in a few years if you start rebuilding'," Trump declared. Trump also predicted that it would take "a few years" for Iran to re…

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arcamax.com broke the news in on Friday, February 27, 2026.
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