US EditionU.S. evacuating personnel from Iraq, Middle East, amid growing tensions with Iran
- On June 11, 2025, the U.S. initiated a partial withdrawal of non-essential embassy personnel from Iraq and permitted family members of military personnel, primarily those stationed in Bahrain, to leave Middle Eastern locations amid rising security concerns.
- This evacuation followed stalled talks over Iran's nuclear program and heightened regional tensions, though officials did not specify a triggering event.
- Iranian Defence Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh threatened retaliation against U.S. bases if nuclear talks fail, while President Trump expressed decreasing confidence in reaching a deal to stop uranium enrichment.
- U.S. crude oil futures rose over 4%, with Brent crude gaining $2.90 to $69.77 a barrel, amid warnings from the UK Maritime Trade Operations about possible increased military activity affecting shipping.
- The evacuation and rising tensions suggest escalating instability in the Middle East, potentially impacting U.S. operations and regional security dynamics.
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US Evacuates Middle East Embassy & Military Personnel as Tensions Mount Over Potential Israeli Strike on Iran
As the possibility of military action against Iran intensifies, the United States has begun evacuating non-essential personnel and their families from its embassies and military bases across the Middle East.
Aiatolls are in a situation where they do not want to be without space to play cat and mouse, and the United States is evacuating forces. These are signs or total pressure, or preparation for the inevitable.
U.S. authorizes partial evacuation of Middle East embassies – CLG News
U.S. authorizes partial evacuation of Middle East embassies –Washington reportedly believes Israel could strike Iran’s nuclear sites without its approval | 12 June 2025 | The U.S. has begun evacuating non-essential personnel and family members from its embassies and military bases in the Middle East in light of escalating tensions with Iran. The move follows President Donald Trump’s accusation that Tehran is “slow-walking” negotiations. “Based o…
Concern about a military conflict between Iran and Israel is growing in the Middle East. The US is taking action for increased signs.
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