West Bank & Jerusalem
US orders departure of embassy staff from Gulf region
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The US State Department is preparing to issue an ordered departure of some personnel and family members from American embassies across the Gulf region, three US officials said Wednesday. The move comes as tensions escalate in the Middle East following recent attacks.
Details on the scope and timeline of the departure order were not immediately disclosed. The decision affects multiple Gulf nations where the US maintains diplomatic missions.
