Reduction of US diplomatic presence in Iraq

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-Thursday 2025/06/12 - 07:16
News Code:19520
 وزارت خارجه آمریکا اعلام کرد که با هدف حفظ امنیت، تصمیم به کاهش حضور دیپلماتیک در عراق گرفته است.

The U.S. State Department announced that it has decided to reduce its diplomatic presence in Iraq with the aim of maintaining security.

The U.S. State Department announced that in order to maintain security, it has decided to reduce its diplomatic presence in Iraq. The department stated in a statement: "Donald Trump is committed to ensuring the safety of Americans both domestically and abroad. In this regard, we continuously assess the status of our personnel at embassies. Based on recent evaluations, we have decided to reduce our diplomatic presence in Iraq." At the same time, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has also agreed to the voluntary withdrawal of family members of U.S. military personnel from various bases in the Middle East. According to a defense official, this action has been taken to prevent potential harm amid rising threats, but it has been emphasized that military personnel will remain at their posts. The official added that eligible families can exit the region at government expense.U.S. officials told Reuters that Michael Kurilla, commander of the U.S. Central Command (Centcom), has postponed his congressional hearing scheduled for Thursday due to escalating tensions in the Middle East.

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