The U.S. is sending diplomats back to the Middle East
The U.S. State Department is preparing to return American diplomats—who were evacuated at the start of and during the war with Iran—to embassies in the Middle East.
According to The New York Times, the return of personnel and the lifting of emergency measures at diplomatic missions could begin as early as this week. This will take place despite the fact that negotiations between the U.S. and Iran have reached an impasse.
Plans are in place to resume operations at embassies in Israel, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Jordan, Oman, Iraq, and Kuwait. Full staffing levels are to be restored at three diplomatic missions—in Israel, Jordan, and Oman.
The State Department stated that it is constantly assessing the security situation and adjusting staffing levels to ensure the operation of diplomatic missions and the safety of personnel.
Source: The New York Times.
Earlier, the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump announced new economic sanctions against Iran, covering the aviation sector, digital assets, gold, technology, and shipping. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called these measures “economic D-Day” and urged other countries to sever economic ties with Tehran.
On August 24, the United States announced an economic campaign against Iran, which President Donald Trump called “Iran economic D-Day.” According to him, the campaign is also intended to target countries that assist Tehran, particularly those that purchase Iranian oil.
