U.S. Withdraws Nonessential Staff from Baghdad Embassy as Tensions with Iran Rise

officials. The move comes after the Trump administration announced it was deploying an aircraft carrier strike group and bomber task force to the Middle East in response to unspecified "troubling and escalatory" actions by Iran. The decision to withdraw nonessential staff from the embassy was made out of an abundance of caution and to ensure the safety and security of all personnel. The State Department has also issued a travel advisory, warning U.S. citizens to avoid travel to Iraq due to the potential for violence and kidnapping. The situation in the region has been tense following the U.S. withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal and the reimposition of sanctions on Iran. The U.S. has also designated Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization, further escalating tensions between the two countries. The State Department's decision to withdraw nonessential staff from the Baghdad embassy is seen as a precautionary measure and not an indication of an upcoming military action. However, the move has raised concerns about the potential for conflict in the region. The U.S. has also ordered all nonemergency government employees to leave the U.S. consulate in Erbil, Iraq. The State Department has not provided a timeline for when the nonessential staff will be able to return to the embassy in Baghdad, but it is expected to have a significant impact on the embassy's operations and diplomatic efforts in the region. The safety and security of all personnel remains the top priority for the State Department and further updates will be provided as the situation develops."

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