# The United States has ordered the departure of non-essential diplomatic personnel and their families from embassies in the Middle East, due to the potential for regional unrest. The State Department has authorised the departure of staff from embassies in Iraq, Bahrain, and Kuwait. This comes as tensions involving Iran and Israel have recently escalated as the Trump administration continues to pursue a new nuclear deal with Iran. The department says the decision to reduce staffing was made after a thorough security review.
US State Department orders the departure of all non-essential staff from embassies in the Middle East