US scales back diplomatic presence Middle East
3 sources · First reported 8 hours ago · Updated 6 hours agoOn the front page of jpost.com and ynetUnderreported
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- The US State Department ordered non-essential personnel and families to leave Saudi Arabia and quietly reduced staff at embassies in Jordan, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, the UAE, and Lebanon.
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- The decision follows escalating Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and amid concerns about possible renewed strikes on Iran.
- According to CNN sources, Israel has pressed the Trump administration to accelerate strikes against Iran, so far without success.
- Many diplomatic families were evacuated only recently and now face another departure, with complaints about chaotic procedures and inadequate financial support.
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