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

Months after diplomats and families were ordered to leave, US embassies across the Middle East are preparing for continued reduced operations amid the ongoing Iran conflict.

The seal of the United States Department of State is seen in Washington, US, January 26, 2017.
Israeli soldiers at the entrance to the West Bank village of Turmus Aya. June 21, 2023.

IDF withdrew from Palestinian-American citizen's West Bank home after US embassy pressure -report

Police tape stretches across University Avenue as Toronto police work on the scene of a shooting at the US Consulate in Toronto, Ontario, Canada July 27, 2026.

Gunfire outside US consulate in Toronto marks second incident at building in four months

American aircraft take off from Ben Gurion airport, during the Israel/US war with Iran, March 04, 2026.

US Embassy warns of potential flight cancellations due to security situation


NATO deploys Patriot missile defenses to Turkey as Iranian attacks continue against Middle East

Turkey, which has NATO's second-largest army and neigbhbours Iran, said last week the alliance had deployed a Patriot system to its southeastern Malatya province, near a NATO radar base.

Smoke rises after an explosion at the US Embassy compound in Baghdad, Iraq, following a rocket and drone attack, according to security sources, March 17, 2026.

Drones attack US embassy in Baghdad, Oil Industry Zone in UAE

Two explosive drones targeted the US embassy in Baghdad, with one landing near the embassy, according to security sources early Tuesday morning. Smoke was seen rising from the area.

Smoke rises following a drone attack on the US embassy in Baghdad on March 14, 2026. A drone struck the US embassy in Baghdad on March 14, an Iraqi security official said, as an AFP journalist saw smoke rising from the complex.

Iranian missile fragment hits US consul residence building in Israel, no injuries

"The United States strongly condemns Iran and Iran-backed terrorist militias' attacks on diplomatic, military, and civilian infrastructure in the region," a US State Department spokesperson said.

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US State Dept. urges Americans to leave Iraq, removes non-essential employees from Oman

Earlier on Saturday, the US Embassy in Baghdad was hit by a missile attack, Iraqi security sources told Reuters.

An Iraqi army Humvee stands guard near the U.S. Embassy, after Iraqi security sources said the embassy was hit in a missile attack, in Baghdad, Iraq, March 14, 2026.

Missile strikes helipad in US embassy compound in Iraq

The attack came after a missile was intercepted on its way to Doha, Qatar, on Friday night, with the country evacuating certain areas as a precautionary measure.

Smoke rises following a missile attack on the US embassy in Baghdad on March 14, 2026.

WATCH: IRGC-linked media shares propaganda video using Lego, blaming Israel-US for Minab school

Iran’s Revayat-e Fath institute's propaganda video uses Lego models to blame Israel and the US for the Minab strike and shows "retaliatory" attacks on Cyprus, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Iraq.

IRGC propaganda showing officers planning missile launches towards Tel Aviv, created using Lego, March 10, 2026.

Half of US citizens seeking help leaving Middle East turn down available gov't recommended options

The State Department claims to have directly assisted over 19,000 Americans abroad with security guidance and travel assistance through its 24/7 Task Force

Tourists wait to board buses that will evacuate them to the Taba border crossing with Egypt in Tel Aviv on March 4, 2026. Israel launched fresh strikes on Iran and Lebanon, where state media reported a residential building was hit on March 4.

Oslo ups security around US embassy after explosion, no injuries reported

A loud blast was heard near the embassy compound in western Oslo at around 1 a.m., and smoke was seen rising from the compound, eyewitnesses told local media.

Norway police investigate explosion near Israeli embassy in central Oslo, September 23, 2025.

Katyusha rockets target US Embassy in Baghdad as Iran-aligned militias widen attacks

The attack was the first time the embassy had been fired on in more than two years.

Remains of Katyusha rocket is pictured following two Katyusha rockets which hit Baghdad's fortified Green Zone, in Baghdad, Iraq December 19, 2021.

How US citizens in Israel can leave the country amid Operation Roaring Lion - explainer

The US State Department says it is taking steps to assist those who want to depart Israel and other countries in the region, though it notes that current options are limited.

The US Embassy in Jerusalem