US EditionU.S. clears some diplomatic staff to leave Israel as tension with Iran continues despite talks
The U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem authorized non-essential staff departures due to escalating Iran tensions, urging immediate action as commercial flights dwindle, amid ongoing nuclear talks.
- On Feb 27, the U.S. State Department authorized non-emergency U.S. government personnel and their families to leave Israel and advised departing while commercial flights remain available.
- The move followed a regional U.S. military buildup and stalled diplomacy over Iran, as the U.S. sent two aircraft carrier strike groups amid languishing talks on Iran's nuclear programme.
- The U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem warned it may restrict travel to the Old City of Jerusalem and the West Bank without notice, citing concerns about terrorism and civil unrest.
- The Pentagon has not said how the authorization affects active-duty service members or Defense Department civilians, and officials noted it could prompt further travel limits for U.S. personnel in the region.
- On Feb 26, the latest Iran talks concluded without a breakthrough, and a partial evacuation of the U.S. Embassy in Beirut last week highlights regional tensions amid a large U.S. deployment.
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U.S. Evacuates Israel Embassy Amid Iranian Tensions
The United States authorized nonemergency government employees to leave Israel amid heightened risks posed by Iran. “On February 27, 2026, the Department of State authorized the departure of non-emergency U.S. government personnel and family members of U.S. government personnel from Mission Israel due to safety risks,” the embassy said in a statement. “In response to security incidents and without advance notice, the U.S. Embassy may further res…
American Workers Encouraged to Leave Israel 'TODAY'
As speculation of impending war in Iran circulates, the State Department and U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem have told non-essential staff they can leave Israel. Those who wish to leave “should do so TODAY,” Ambassador Mike Huckabee said in an email to staff first reported by the New York Times. The embassy’s move “will likely result in high demand for airline seats today,” he said in the email. “Focus on getting a seat to anyplace from which you can …
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The Straits TimesUS allows some embassy staff to leave Israel, citing safety risks
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