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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: US to Scale Back Embassy Presence in Iraq Amid Iran Tensions
Caption: US to Scale Back Embassy Presence in Iraq Amid Iran Tensions. The United States is set to partially evacuate its embassy in Baghdad, pulling out non-essential staff and their families due to rising regional tensions. According to US officials, the move follows reports that Israel may be preparing a military operation against Iran raising concerns of potential Iranian retaliation on US interests in Iraq. While details remain limited, the precaution reflects a broader unease as diplomatic talks over Iran’s nuclear programme appear to have stalled. Despite the uncertainty, US envoy Steve Witkoff still plans to meet Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Oman this Sunday. A US State Department official said the embassy's staffing is under constant review, and the decision was made to reduce risk. President Trump warned the region could become unstable and reiterated Washington’s firm stance: Iran will not be allowed to develop a nuclear weapon. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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