"Those wishing to take [authorized departure] should do so TODAY. While there may be outbound flights over the coming days, there may not be. Staff's first priority in booking flights should be getting expeditiously out of country."
"The instruction comes as the U.S. has repeatedly threatened to strike Iran - despite reports finding that the Trump administration's accusations against the country are unsupported by U.S. intelligence."
"If the U.S. strikes Iran, the country may retaliate by striking sites in Israel, as well as the numerous American military positions in the Middle East."
The U.S. Embassy in Israel instructed its staff to depart the country immediately, with Ambassador Mike Huckabee directing employees to take available flights out as soon as possible. The evacuation order follows weeks of U.S. threats against Iran and a significant military buildup in the region. Officials cited the directive as a precautionary measure, warning that outbound flights may become unavailable. The evacuation mirrors previous actions taken before U.S. strikes on Iran in June, when embassy staff were similarly evacuated from the Middle East. China also advised its citizens to evacuate Iran immediately. The situation reflects concerns that potential U.S. military action against Iran could trigger Iranian retaliation against Israeli and American military targets throughout the Middle East.
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