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Rising militia strikes leave Washington with few good choices in Iraq
The Iranian-backed militias in Iraq are targeting US diplomatic sites and facilities, while the US weighs evacuating its facilities in Iraq and Baghdad, moving personnel to the Kurdistan Region, as the conflict expands and airstrikes likely won't defeat the militias.
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State Department orders drawdown at more Mideast diplomatic missions as familiar criticism mounts
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The State Department on Monday drew down personnel at more U. S. diplomatic missions in and around the Middle East as it faces increasing, but historically familiar, criticism for not doing enough to prepare embassies, consulates and American citizens living abroad for conflict.
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U.S. allows some embassy staff to leave Israel, citing safety risks amid Iran threats
The U. S. said Friday it would permit non-emergency government personnel and family members to leave Israel over safety risks, amid growing concerns about the risk of a military conflict with Iran.
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Middle East does not need Iran-US war, diplomatic adviser to UAE president says
Dubai, Feb 3 (Reuters) - The Middle East does not need another confrontation between the U. S. and Iran, and Tehran needs to reach a nuclear deal with Washington, Anwar Gargash, the diplomatic adviser to the UAE president, said at a World Governments Summit panel in Dubai.
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Iran evaluates nuclear diplomacy with US to dispute concerns of war
DUBAI -- Iran is weighing the terms for resuming talks with the United States soon, a foreign ministry official said on Monday, after both sides signalled readiness to revive diplomacy over a long-running nuclear dispute and dispel fears of a new regional war.
