US orders non-essential embassy staff out of Iraq amid growing Middle East tensions
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State department move comes amid increasing concerns about nuclear talks between US and Iran that appear to be deadlocked
The United States has ordered the departure of non-essential" diplomatic staff and their families from embassies in the Middle East amid growing diplomatic tensions in the region.
The US diplomatic draw-down came as Iran threatened to target US military bases in the region if conflict breaks out, while Donald Trump said he was less confident" about reaching a nuclear deal.
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