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U.S. Diplomats Begin Gradual Return to Middle East Embassies Following Iran Conflict

American diplomats and some family members have started returning to U.S. embassies in the Middle East after months of absence due to the military conflict with Iran. The U.S. Department of State has eased restrictions on diplomatic presence, though full operational capacity remains limited. Embassies in Qatar, Kuwait, and Bahrain have initiated the process.

The U.S. Department of State has begun reducing restrictions on the presence of diplomats and their families in Middle East embassies, as reported by multiple outlets including the Iranian Labour News Agency and Anna. This follows evacuations that began at the start of the war with Iran. The Associated Press noted that embassies in Qatar, Kuwait, and Bahrain have started lifting some restrictions, allowing diplomats and family members to return. However, most embassies will not operate at full capacity.

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IndependentArab NewsAug 29, 11:26 PM
US diplomats, family members slowly begin to return to Mideast embassies - Arab News

US diplomats, family members slowly begin to return to Mideast embassies  Arab News

WireANNAAug 29, 03:03 PM
US Begins Returning Diplomats to Embassies in the Middle East

The US Department of State has begun returning diplomats and part of their families to embassies in the Middle East after evacuations implemented at the start of the war with Iran. This was reported on August 28 by the Associated Press, noting new decisions regarding Qatar, Kuwait, and Bahrain. Embassies have started lifting some restrictions. The US embassies in Qatar, Kuwait, and Bahrain allowed [...] on August 28.

WireIranian Labour News AgencyAug 29, 01:34 PM
Gradual Return of American Diplomats to Middle East Embassies

The U.S. Department of State has begun the process of reducing restrictions on the presence of diplomats and their families in the embassies of this country in the Middle East, but most of these centers will not operate at full capacity for now.

WireIranian Students' News AgencyAug 29, 01:28 PM
US diplomats gradually return to Middle East embassies

US diplomats and some of their family members have begun gradually returning to American embassies across the Middle East after months away from their posts following the military conflict against Iran, the Associated Press reported.

IndependentHamshahriAug 29, 01:22 PM
Return of American Diplomats to Middle East Embassies | Has the War with Iran Ended?

The Associated Press reported that American diplomats and some members of their families, after months of being away from their posts due to military incursions against Iran, have begun a gradual return to U.S. embassies in western Asia.

WireJamahiriya News AgencyAug 29, 12:10 PM
American Diplomats and Their Families Begin Gradually Returning to Embassies in the Middle East

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WireMehr News AgencyAug 29, 11:59 AM
Gradual Return of American Diplomats to the Area

Associated Press reported that American diplomats are gradually returning to embassies of their country in the area.

IndependentBakinski RabochiAug 29, 09:42 AM
U.S. Diplomats Return to the Middle East

American diplomats, who left the Middle East after the start of Washington's military operation against Iran, are returning to U.S. embassies in the region. This was reported by the Associated Press (AP). According to their information, the State Department has begun lifting some restrictions regarding the presence of its employees in the Middle East this week...