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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


A beacon of tolerance shines in Jerusalem

The US Embassy’s Independence Day celebration finds new meaning at the Museum of Tolerance Jerusalem

MUSEUM OF TOLERANCE JERUSALEM

Families of hostages set up mock peace prize ceremony, urge Trump to seal Gaza deal

The families arranged a display that included a large table with a mock “Hostage Return Agreement,” a symbolic Nobel Peace Prize certificate, and oversized coins with Trump’s face.

Hostage families stage a mock ceremony for the Nobel Peace Prize with US President Donald Trump as recipient, September 2, 2025.

Hamas calls for global protests outside Israeli, US embassies

The terror group also called for "popular pressure in all cities, capitals, and public squares."

People protest in support of Palestinians in Gaza in front of the US Mission to the United Nations during a Security Council meeting in New York City, August 5, 2025; illustrative.

Norwegian prosecutors charge former US Embassy guard with espionage for Russia, Iran

The embassy security guard is accused of collecting and leaking sensitive information that endangered national interests, the New York Times reported.

Norwegian flags flutter at Karl Johans street in Oslo, Norway May 31, 2017.

'Less talk, more action': American Embassy, IDF soldiers remember drowned Israeli tourist

The US Embassy in Jerusalem memorialized the former security guard as "quiet and humble, and his dedication made him a role model for everyone in the LGF section.”

 Erez Halfon during his IDF service.

Huckabee threatens reciprocal visa measures over Israel's restrictions on evangelical groups - N12

"It would be unfortunate if we were forced to publicly disclose that Israel is engaging in harassment and displaying a negative stance toward these groups."

 US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee arrives to a court hearing of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Distrcit court in Tel Aviv, July 16, 2025.

Netanyahu, Katz order IDF to present plan preventing Hamas from looting GHF's aid shipments in Gaza

CIA director confirms severe damage to Iran's nuclear program • Witkoff: We will have big announcements on countries coming into the Abraham Accords • Israelis riot in Ramallah area

 Trucks carrying aid from the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation are seen at the Kerem Shalom crossing between Israel and the Gaza Strip, May 27, 2025; illustrative.

US embassy in Israel resumes regular operations after lifting of restrictions

Although the directive requiring embassy personnel and their families to remain in protected areas has been lifted, travel restrictions remain in place.

 View of the US Embassy Branch Office in Tel Aviv, May 7, 2024.

Misframing the Ethiopian crisis: A call for honest diplomacy - opinion

Comments by US Ambassador to Ethiopia Ervin Massinga reinforce dangerous narratives that fuel state-sponsored aggression.

 Ethiopian Jews mark the Sigd holiday in Jerusalem. November 28, 2024.

Netanyahu expects news on hostages, Hamas says it agrees to Witkoff deal

Jerusalem Day sees violence in Old City • Hostage families speak out against Gaza escalation • IDF reportedly enters southern Lebanon • Witkoff denies Hamas ceasefire reports

 Hamas terrorists in Khan Yunis, in the southern Gaza Strip. February 20, 2025.