US embassies in Middle East brace for prolonged reduced operations amid Iran conflict

The US State Department is requesting that US embassies in the Middle East develop "reduced operations" plans due to the ongoing conflict with Iran, according to a CNN report. While plans have not been finalized, the State Department has encouraged US embassy staff to reduce both their assignments and staff numbers, with no expectation of returning to normal staffing levels in the region soon.

The State Department spokesperson stated that decisions regarding the status of any post are made based on a range of security and operational factors, in close coordination between posts and Washington.

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