US embassies in the Middle East prepare for extended period with reduced staff amid Iran war
The US State Department is asking its Middle Eastern embassies to plan for operating with fewer staff members during an ongoing conflict with Iran. The move suggests officials expect the situation to continue for an extended time.
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