U.S. Embassy Evacuation in Iraq and Iran Nuclear Deal Negotiations
The U.S. is evacuating some diplomatic staff from its embassy in Iraq and allowing families and dependents of diplomats in Bahrain to return to the U.S. as negotiations with Iran stall. President Trump has expressed less confidence in an Iran nuclear deal. The U.S. Defense Secretary has authorized the voluntary departure of military dependents from locations across the Middle East.
Key Points
- Evacuation of diplomatic staff from U.S. embassy in Iraq
- Allowing families and dependents of diplomats in Bahrain to return to the U.S.
- President Trump less confident about Iran nuclear deal
- U.S. Defense Secretary authorizes voluntary departure of military dependents from the Middle East