INTL The U.S. embassy in Baghdad is preparing for an ordered evacuation, citing “heightened security risks.”

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U.S. EMBASSY TO BOUNCE AS IRAN THREATENS STRIKE

The U.S. embassy in Baghdad is preparing for an ordered evacuation, citing “heightened security risks.”

This comes hours after Iran’s Defense Minister threatened to strike U.S. bases if nuclear talks collapse or conflict breaks out.

Not a drill. Not a warning.

Evacuation prep is active.

Middle East powder keg just got a lit fuse.

Source: Reuters
 
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#BREAKING: Reuters is reporting the U.S. embassy in #Iraq is preparing for an ordered evacuation due to 'heightened security risks', sources say. This is interesting as the #IRGCterrorists-backed militias in Iraq have been quiet recently, so there may be some intelligence that #Iran's regime is eyeing activating them, perhaps to pressure the U.S. amid stalled nuclear talks. The last public report of IRGC-QF commander Ghaani visiting Iraq was in mid-May.
 
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US embassy in Iraq preparing for ordered evacuation due to 'heightened security risks', sources say
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BAGHDAD, June 11 (Reuters) - The U.S. embassy in Iraq is preparing for an ordered evacuation due to heightened security risks in the region, an Iraqi security official and a U.S. source said on Wednesday.

Iran's Minister of Defense Aziz Nasirzadeh said earlier in the day that Tehran will strike U.S. bases in the region if nuclear talks and conflict arise with Washington.

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The State Department did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

"The State Department is set to have an ordered departure for (the) U.S. embassy in Baghdad. The intent is to do it through commercial means, but the U.S. military is standing by if help is requested," another U.S. official said.

U.S. President Donald Trump said he was less confident that Iran will agree to stop uranium enrichment in a nuclear deal with Washington, according to an interview released on Wednesday.

Another U.S. official said that there was no change in operations at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, the largest U.S. military base in the Middle East and that no evacuation order had been issued for employees or families linked to the U.S. Embassy in Qatar, which was operating as usual.

He has repeatedly threatened Iran with bombing if it does not reach a new nuclear deal.

Reporting by Ahmed Rasheed, Timour Azhari, Daphne Psaledakis and Idrees Ali, writing by Jaidaa Taha and Yomna Ehab; Editing by Sharon Singleton

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Saudi outlet Al-Hadath reports that the U.S. embassy evacuation in Baghdad will include around 1,000 foreign workers and affect contractors tied to the embassy. According to their sources, the move is driven by U.S. State Department budget cuts, not immediate security threats.

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These types of evacuations are rare, costly, and seldom implemented. American service people, their families, and American civilians living in South Korea practice once a year for them, but I am not aware of anywhere else that does to that degree. Sure, the embassy staff practice it; you never know when a natural disaster or military attack might happen, but children and families are typically removed weeks or months before something like that is likely to occur. At the first signs of instability, all but essential staff are removed.

The same thing would happen more slowly when it is budget cuts. This is serious, and I mean it.
 
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Melodi said:
These types of evacuations are rare, costly, and seldom implemented. American service people, their families, and American civilians living in South Korea practice once a year for them, but I am not aware of anywhere else that does to that degree. Sure, the embassy staff practice it; you never know when a natural disaster or military attack might happen, but children and families are typically removed weeks or months before something like that is likely to occur. At the first signs of instability, all but essential staff are removed.

The same thing would happen more slowly when it is budget cuts. This is serious, and I mean it.
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..not every day i hear 100lb bags of sugar and flour calling my name and askin' can they come home and live with me..
 
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U.S. officials have confirmed to the Associated Press that the State Department is preparing to issue an official order for the departure of all nonessential personnel from the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad. Concurrently, authorization has been granted for the departure of nonessential personnel and dependents from U.S. diplomatic facilities in Bahrain and Kuwait. These measures are being implemented in response to elevated regional tensions and the potential for widespread unrest.

Additionally, a maritime advisory has been issued, warning of possible military actions that could pose risks to commercial and naval traffic operating in the surrounding waters.
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forgot dJT was @ Camp David....

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Some interesting movements this week on #Iran:

(1) President Trump hosts a Camp David meeting on Iran with military leaders present.

(2) After, President Trump speaks with Israel's prime minister, who convenes a security cabinet session afterwards.

(3) UKMTO issues a maritime warning of increased tensions for Strait of Hormuz, Persian Gulf, and Gulf of Oman.

(4) U.S. issuing an ordered evacuation of the American embassy in Iraq. Non-essential staff and their family members at embassies in Bahrain and Kuwait to evacuate as well.

(5) This week is the end of the 2 month deadline for a deal with Iran that President Trump laid down (although how hard or soft this deadline ever was remains unclear)

(6) IAEA BoG poised to pass a censure resolution finding Iran out of compliance with its non-proliferation obligations for the first time in 20 years this week. Iran preparing to retaliate. Snapback deadline looming in October.

These developments can mean many things but there are some noteworthy ones here worth keeping an eye on. There have been reports President Trump wants to give the talks some more time, while Netanyahu argues the Iranians are stalling. Yet President Trump's tone towards the talks has turned downcast compared with his previous optimism. And things can quickly change after the next negotiating session. The Iranians will try their best to prevent the talks from collapsing because it is their lifeline.

Some potential scenarios: Israel and/or the U.S. could also aim for a limited strike on Iran's nuclear program to build a credible military threat to aid further talks. There could of course be a much larger strike being considered.

Iran may also be eyeing targeting the U.S. in the region to pressure them in the talks, especially after IAEA action this week, and U.S. and allied intelligence may be picking up these signals.


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Quick Note, that could be relevant. I believe tonight (or perhaps tomorrow), the Orthodox Jewish Party that is part of the government coalition is voting to see if they will stay or leave the current Israeli government. If they leave, Netanyahu will have to call an election, and it isn't likely that his party will win the next election. Netanyahu is also facing historical charges (I think corruption?) that could be imposed if he is no longer the Prime Minister.

The Orthodox Party is threatening to leave the government over the drafting of Orthodox young men in the seminary, who traditionally had a draft exemption.

That could be another reason, in addition to the several hours, for making a move right now.
 
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