The United States told embassy workers and their families to leave Baghdad because of safety threats. Government sources said Israel may attack Iran soon. Officials worry Iran could hit back at American bases across Iraq. The embassy move comes as nuclear talks with Iran have stalled.
American Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff will still meet with Iran's foreign minister Sunday at Muscat. The State Department said they always check how many people should work at each embassy. They chose to cut staff numbers at Iraq after their latest review.
President Trump told reporters that Americans should leave the region because it could turn dangerous. He said the US will not allow Iran to build nuclear weapons. Trump had a tense phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu that lasted 40 minutes. Netanyahu has long pushed for military action rather than diplomatic talks.
The International Atomic Energy Agency criticized Iran for poor cooperation on nuclear matters. Iran called the agency report unfair and said it relied on fake documents from Israel. Iranian officials warned they would attack US bases if talks fail and Trump orders military strikes. Oil prices jumped over 4 percent after news of the evacuation spread.
American Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff will still meet with Iran's foreign minister Sunday at Muscat. The State Department said they always check how many people should work at each embassy. They chose to cut staff numbers at Iraq after their latest review.
President Trump told reporters that Americans should leave the region because it could turn dangerous. He said the US will not allow Iran to build nuclear weapons. Trump had a tense phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu that lasted 40 minutes. Netanyahu has long pushed for military action rather than diplomatic talks.
The International Atomic Energy Agency criticized Iran for poor cooperation on nuclear matters. Iran called the agency report unfair and said it relied on fake documents from Israel. Iranian officials warned they would attack US bases if talks fail and Trump orders military strikes. Oil prices jumped over 4 percent after news of the evacuation spread.
