On June 12, 2025, the U.S. government announced the temporary evacuation of non-essential staff and their families from the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq.
Although specific reasons were not disclosed, talks regarding the Iran nuclear issue have recently stalled, increasing security risks throughout the Middle East.
U.S. Embassy in Baghdad. (Wikipedia Commons / U.S. State Department)
An official from the U.S. Department of State explained, “We constantly evaluate appropriate staffing levels at embassies worldwide. Based on this latest analysis, we have decided to reduce the scale of our mission in Iraq.”
Additionally, President Donald Trump stated, “The Middle East remains a potentially dangerous region. That’s why I ordered the evacuation of embassy personnel,” expressing caution about future developments.
This measure was announced as the Iran nuclear negotiations remain at a standstill. President Trump admitted, “I am now less confident than before that Iran will halt uranium enrichment.”
Furthermore, the U.S. Secretary of Defense and members of Congress testified that “there are multiple signs Iran is moving toward developing nuclear weapons,” warning of increased military risks.
On the other hand, Iranian Defense Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh strongly warned, “If the U.S. takes military action, we will retaliate against U.S. bases in the region.”
The U.S. Department of Defense also approved voluntary evacuations for families of U.S. military personnel stationed in various Middle Eastern countries such as Bahrain and Kuwait.
Additionally, organizations related to the Royal Navy have warned that military tensions in the Middle East could affect maritime transport and crude oil supplies.
Following this announcement, crude oil prices temporarily rose by more than 4%, with markets reacting sensitively to supply concerns.
Currently, about 2,500 U.S. military personnel are stationed in Iraq (according to the U.S. Department of Defense).
This evacuation of the U.S. embassy could further impact the Middle East’s tensions and diplomatic negotiations.
It remains essential to closely monitor developments regarding geopolitical risks and energy prices in the international community.
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The US government has decided to temporarily evacuate non-essential staff and their families from the US embassy in Baghdad, Iraq. This move comes amid stalled nuclear talks with Iran and rising security risks in the Middle East. President Trump stated, “The regional situation remains dangerous,” and oil prices have also surged in the market. Geopolitical risks and the outlook for international affairs will continue to draw attention.
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