US EditionU.S. clears some diplomatic staff to leave Israel as tension with Iran continues despite talks
The U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem authorized voluntary departure for non-essential staff amid stalled nuclear talks and a major U.S. military buildup in the Middle East, officials said.
- 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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According to media reports, Ambassador Mike Huckabee ordered employees to leave Israel quickly.
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Trump says frustrated with Iran talks as US personnel leave Israel
US President Donald Trump on Friday voiced frustration with Iran's stance in nuclear negotiations but said he had not yet decided whether to carry out a threatened attack, as US staff were authorized to leave Israel due to heightened risks.
USA & Canada Intelligence Brief for Friday, February 27, 2026
What matters today 1 US Embassy authorizes Israel staff departure amid Iran strike fears — State Department issues authorized departure for non-emergency personnel and families from Mission Israel; Ambassador Huckabee emails staff to leave “TODAY”; comes one day after third round of US-Iran nuclear talks in Geneva ended without breakthrough; Britain withdraws staff from Tehran; […]
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