US Embassies in Middle East Prepare for Extended Period with Reduced Staff Amid Iran War
The plans could keep embassies operating with fewer staff as the war with Iran continues, while displaced diplomats may be allowed to curtail assignments.
- The State Department is asking United States embassies across the Middle East to create plans for 'reduced operations' with minimal staff on the ground, as the war with Iran shows no signs of resolution.
- Under State Department rules, diplomatic posts cannot maintain 'ordered departure' status for more than 180 days; once that limit expires, they must switch to 'restricted operations' with staffing caps.
- Displaced diplomatic families have struggled for nearly six months, often 'hopping around to different housing situations this whole time' due to uncertainty about when posts would resume normal operations.
- Former career diplomat John Bass warned that fewer diplomats on the ground means 'there's less you can do,' potentially limiting monitoring of key issues for the United States.
- A State Department spokesperson disputed claims that diplomatic efforts are 'limited,' asserting the Department 'continually reviews the security and staffing posture' based on conditions and prioritizes personnel safety.
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