US official confirms evacuation of diplomatic staff from Iraq after Iran threats – Middle East Monitor

The US is evacuating some diplomatic staff from its embassy in Baghdad due to safety concerns, as confirmed by a State Department official. This decision follows heightened tensions with Iran, where defense minister Brig. Gen. Aziz Nasirzadeh threatened to target US bases in the region if conflict arises over Iran’s nuclear program. While ongoing indirect negotiations continue, the US demands a halt to Iran’s uranium enrichment, which Iran insists is non-negotiable, leading to uncertainty about future diplomatic resolutions.

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