US State Department Evacuates Diplomats Amid Escalating Israel-Iran Conflict
Washington, D.C. — In response to rising hostilities between Israel and Iran, the U.S. State Department has initiated the evacuation of nonessential diplomats and their families from the U.S. embassy in Israel. This decision follows a series of escalating tensions, with President Donald Trump indicating potential U.S. military involvement in the conflict.
On Wednesday, a government plane facilitated the evacuation of diplomats and their families who expressed an eagerness to leave, although exact numbers remain undisclosed. Some personnel may have also opted to exit via land routes to neighboring Jordan or Egypt. U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee announced plans for potential evacuation by both air and sea for private American citizens, although a subsequent tweet from the State Department contradicted this, stating that no announcements regarding civilian evacuations were currently being made.
The discrepancy from the State Department has left many awaiting clarity on departure options. However, the agency emphasized that while it is considering various options, it urges Americans wishing to leave to do so as soon as conditions permit.
"Authorized departure" has been granted to nonessential staff and their families, allowing them to exit at government expense. As the situation worsens, U.S. military aircraft and warships have been repositioned in the region, heightening concerns of increased American involvement in the conflict.
Trump has issued stern warnings about potential U.S. actions against Iran’s nuclear ambitions, stating he prefers to avoid direct strikes but remains prepared to engage if necessary. The embassy in Jerusalem has been closed since Monday, with instructions for remaining personnel to shelter in place while awaiting further clarity from Washington.
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