US embassy in Iraq prepares evacuation orders due to 'heightened security risks'
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The U.S. embassy in Iraq is preparing for an evacuation due to increased security threats. An Iraqi security official and a U.S. source confirmed this information. Iran's Minister of Defense warned of potential attacks on U.S. bases if nuclear talks fail.

The State Department plans for an ordered departure from Baghdad, utilizing commercial means, while the U.S. military is on standby if needed. President Trump expressed doubts about Iran's commitment to stop uranium enrichment. Operations at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar remain unchanged, and no evacuation has been ordered there.

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