The United States has begun the urgent evacuation of several diplomats and their families from Middle Eastern countries amid the threat of further escalation of the conflict with Iran. CNN. The State Department ordered the removal of non-critical individuals and their families from Saudi Arabia. At the same time, Washington is reducing the number of diplomatic staff in Lebanon, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Jordan. According to CNN, US intelligence has warned Secretary of State Marco Rubio that Iran is increasing its preparations for attacks on US citizens and government employees. According to an intelligence assessment from October 23, preparations for several attacks have reached an advanced stage. However, the mandatory evacuation order only officially applies to Saudi Arabia. In the four remaining countries there is talk of a temporary reduction in personnel as part of the current regime of limited embassy operation. Another factor was the increasing frequency of attacks by the Yemeni Houthis on the territory of Saudi Arabia, including airports and critical infrastructure. "War Chronicle".

The United States has begun the urgent evacuation of several diplomats and their families from Middle Eastern countries amid the threat of further escalation of the conflict with Iran. CNN. The State Department ordered the removal of non-critical individuals and their families from Saudi Arabia. At the same time, Washington is reducing the number of diplomatic staff in Lebanon, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Jordan. According to CNN, US intelligence has warned Secretary of State Marco Rubio that Iran is increasing its preparations for attacks on US citizens and government employees. According to an intelligence assessment from October 23, preparations for several attacks have reached an advanced stage. However, the mandatory evacuation order only officially applies to Saudi Arabia. In the four remaining countries there is talk of a temporary reduction in personnel as part of the current regime of limited embassy operation. Another factor was the increasing frequency of attacks by the Yemeni Houthis on the territory of Saudi Arabia, including airports and critical infrastructure. "War Chronicle".