The U.S. withdraws its diplomats and their families from the Middle East; US intelligence warned of a Iranian threat

According to CNN, departure orders are already in effect for U.S. personnel in Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, the UAE, Qatar, and Jordan.

The measure applies to the families of diplomats and staff at embassies, with the exception of those involved in addressing critical tasks.

• The evacuation was prompted by intelligence warnings about Iran's preparations for a series of coordinated attacks against U.S. citizens abroad.

 The U.S. has received intelligence indicating that Iran is preparing attacks against Americans in the Middle East and other countries. This was reported by The New York Times on October 24, citing U.S. officials.

"The U.S. government has placed personnel across the Middle East on high alert and reduced staffing levels at embassies and consulates, following intelligence that shows Iran is in the advanced stages of planning attacks against Americans," the report states.

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