The State Department said it has ordered the departure of all nonessential personnel from the US Embassy in Baghdad based on its latest review and a commitment “to keeping Americans safe, both at home and abroad.”
US reduces presence of staffers not deemed essential in Middle East as tensions rise — Trump adds: ‘Could be dangerous place’
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June 12, 2025
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