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US accelerates Middle East diplomatic evacuations as Washington weighs Iran strikes – report

by | Oct 24, 2026 | JPost | 0 comments

 SAUDI-IRAN-US-ISRAEL-WAR The US embassy headquarters in Riyadh is pictured on March 3, 2026, after it was hit by drone strikes earlier. Iran hit back at industrial and diplomatic targets across the Middle East on March 3, with Washington warning its citizens to evacuate the entire region. (photo credit: AFP VIA GETTY IMAGES)
The US is reportedly evacuating diplomats and their families from Middle Eastern missions amid fears of renewed strikes on Iran, reducing staffing levels at embassies across the region.