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US to order departure of embassy staff from Gulf countries, officials say

US to order departure of embassy staff from Gulf countries, officials say The US State Department is reportedly preparing to issue an order for the departure of some personnel and family members from US embassies across the Gulf region, three US officials told Reuters on Wednesday. According to two of the officials, the move has resulted from a possible resumption of hostilities, particularly with Houthi fighters in Yemen. This includes ordering all US embassy staff and their families to leav…

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US State Department says departure orders for embassy staff in Saudi Arabia only

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Iran's Araghchi says Iran prepared to give diplomacy another chance

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