The U.S. State Department has ordered the evacuation of non-emergency government personnel and their families BahrainIraq and Jordan, amid heightened security concerns stemming from the ongoing conflict with Iran.
The directive was issued on Tuesday as Washington continues to monitor risks in the region, Reuters reported. The developments come as Iran takes retaliatory actions US-Israeli air strikestriggering concerns about an escalation of tensions in the wider region.
The order states that only essential personnel will remain in place.
Broader regional warning for U.S. citizens
The evacuation order follows a broader alert from Washington urging U.S. citizens to leave some areas. middle EastFrom Egypt to the east, the plan is to intensify the attack on Iran.
Tensions have increased since the United States launched a large-scale military operation targeting Iranian missile facilities, naval assets and other strategic locations. U.S. President Donald Trump said the country’s ammunition stocks have “never been higher or better” referring to the conflict, adding that the U.S. had an “almost unlimited supply” of certain weapons.
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While the State Department has not yet announced a full closure of its embassies in Bahrain, Iraq or Jordan, ordering non-essential personnel to leave marks an important step. Diplomatic operations are expected to continue with reduced personnel as officials reassess risks in the coming days.
Further updates may be available as the conflict develops.
