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USA withdraws diplomats from Iraq – danger from Iran grows!
The US is reducing embassy staff in Iraq due to security concerns. Tensions with Iran and possible military escalations are causes.
USA withdraws diplomats from Iraq – danger from Iran grows!
In a worrying move, the US has reduced its embassy staff in Iraq for security reasons. This decision, based on “recent analysis,” appears to be related to a possible military escalation in the region. Details of the exact reasons have not yet been disclosed, but there is speculation that an imminent Israeli attack on Iran could further destabilize the situation. In this context, there are increasing concerns about possible retaliation by Iran against US targets, especially given the threat of tensions that have increased significantly in recent weeks.
US President Donald Trump has confirmed the withdrawal of personnel and emphasized the danger of the region. In this tense situation, Iran has made threats against US bases. The withdrawal program affects not only employees in non-emergency functions, but also the family members of diplomats and US soldiers who are being withdrawn from military bases in the region. These military bases, which are located in the Persian Gulf, are easily accessible to Iran, which makes the situation even more explosive.
Regional escalations in sight
The geopolitical rivalries between Tehran and Washington are also intensifying with regard to Iran's nuclear program. Trump has threatened air strikes on Iran to stop its efforts to develop nuclear weapons. Despite accusations that Iran is seeking nuclear weapons under the guise of a civilian nuclear program, Tehran denies this and insists it has no military ambitions.
The difficult state of the nuclear negotiations
The US withdrew from the nuclear deal in 2018 and reimposed sanctions, putting Iran in a defensive position. This led to a rapid deterioration of the economic situation, as the Rial depreciated on a weekly basis. Given the pressure of this development, it remains unclear to what extent Iran will be willing to make concessions in the negotiations while Trump continues to pursue the “maximum pressure” policy.