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US Evacuates Diplomats From Middle East Amid Escalation Fears
The United States is evacuating non-essential diplomatic staff and their families from embassies in Saudi Arabia and other Middle Eastern nations amid fears of regional escalation. The move follows intensified Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and potential U.S. strikes on Iran.
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- 01US is evacuating diplomats and families from Middle East embassies due to escalation fears.
- 02Non-essential staff are being withdrawn from Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, UAE, and Lebanon.
- 03The evacuations are prompted by increased Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia.
- 04There are concerns about potential US strikes on Iran after the midterm elections.
- 05Israel has urged Washington to take military action sooner, but without success.
Israel has reportedly pressured Washington for earlier military action, without success.
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