US Plans Partial Embassy Pullout in Iraq, Bahrain, Kuwait

The U.S. is pulling staff from its embassy in Baghdad and allowing military families to leave regional bases as tensions with Iran escalate.

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The U.S. State Department has ordered non-essential personnel out of its Baghdad embassy, while military families across the Middle East are now able to leave voluntarily. This move comes amid rising fears of conflict, with President Trump warning Iran should not be allowed to develop nuclear weapons.

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What Triggered the Evacuations?

Officials cited vague “security concerns” tied to stalled nuclear negotiations and threats from Iran’s defense minister, who stated Tehran would hit U.S. bases if struck.

Where Are Families Leaving From?

Dependents in Bahrain, Kuwait, and other Gulf countries are now permitted to leave. Embassy staff in Erbil are also being reduced, and some commercial flights are assisting in the Baghdad withdrawal.

U.S. Military Presence Still Firm

Despite the drawdown, U.S. troops and bases across Iraq, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, and the UAE remain operational. No evacuations have been ordered at Qatar’s Al Udeid Air Base.

Oil Prices and Shipping in Focus

Markets reacted quickly—Brent crude spiked nearly 5% amid fears of Middle East instability. The UK maritime agency even issued a caution for ships passing through the Gulf and The Straits of Hormuz.

What’s Next?

Negotiations between the U.S. and Iran continue, with a key meeting expected this weekend in Oman.
The broader regional tension, fueled by Israeli-Iranian conflict risks, remains high.
Traders are monitoring oil, while governments track shipping risks in sensitive waterways.

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