As the USA They believe that there are increased risks to Americans in the Middle East, the US Embassy in Iraq is on alert for a possible evacuation order, according to the Reuters news agency. citing Iraqi official and a well -informed American source.
Earlier, Iranian Defense Minister Aziz Nacirzadech said that Tehran would hit US bases in the region (Iraq, Bahrain, Kuwait) if negotiations with Washington on Iran’s nuclear program fail and fail.
At the same time, according to US media, the US is allowing unnecessary staff and diplomats to leave the embassies in Kuwait and Bahrain. According to Reuters, US Secretary of Defense, Hegez, approved the voluntary withdrawal of military families from areas throughout the Middle East.
Another sign of the dismissal situation in the area is the warning issued by the British Maritime Trade Security (UKMTO).
“Due to increasing peripheral tensions, ships are called upon to pay attention to the passage of the Arabic Gulf, the Gulf of Oman and the Strait of Ormuz,” the British service said.
Israeli media report that Israel has been prepared to hit Iran, and has completed preparations to defend in the event of a reciprocal hit by Tehran.
Reportedly, US President Donald Trump, in a telephone conversation a few days ago with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, called on him not to attack Iran, as this would harm the evolving negotiations.
Yaakov Bardugo, an Israeli journalist known for his ties with Netanyahu, claimed on Channel 14 that Israel is “days away” from attacking Iran.