Trump confirms US troop withdrawal from Middle East: Iran nuclear threat escalates

As Israel prepares for a possible strike on Iran's nuclear sites, the US has ordered embassy evacuations and troop withdrawals from Iraq, Bahrain, and Kuwait, signaling heightened regional instability. This move underscores the fragile state of nuclear talks and the growing risk of conflict that could reshape Middle East geopolitics.

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President Donald Trump confirmed the withdrawal of U.S. troops from the Middle East amid rising tensions over Iran's nuclear ambitions.
The U.S. State Department ordered non-essential embassy staff and military family members to evacuate Iraq, Bahrain, and Kuwait, citing the region's increasing volatility.
"US personnel were being moved out of the Middle East because 'it could be a dangerous place,'" Trump said.
This move follows intelligence reports that Israel is preparing a potential strike on Iran's nuclear facilities, a development that could ignite broader conflict.
"Israel appears to be preparing to launch an attack soon on Iran," according to U.S. and European officials.
Iran's Defense Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh warned, "If conflict is imposed on us, the other side will undoubtedly suffer greater losses. We will target all US bases in host countries without hesitation."
The U.S. withdrawal and embassy staff evacuation reflect concerns over escalating hostilities and the deadlock in nuclear negotiations.
Trump expressed skepticism about a deal with Iran, stating, "I'm less confident now than I would have been a couple of months ago."
The UK Navy also issued warnings about potential disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz due to heightened tensions.
Meanwhile, the Houthis group warned of readiness for any American escalation, cautioning that conflict could drag the entire region into war.
These developments underscore the fragile geopolitical situation as the U.S. seeks to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons while managing allied concerns and regional stability.
Sources: The GuardianMDeccanherald
President Donald Trump confirmed the withdrawal of U.S. troops from the Middle East amid escalating tensions over Iran's nuclear program. The U.S. ordered non-essential embassy staff out of Iraq and other regional countries as Israel prepares for a possible strike on Iran, raising fears of wider conflict.
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The Headline

Trump confirms US troop withdrawal amid Iran nuclear tensions

I’m less confident now than I would have been a couple of months ago. Something happened to them, but I am much less confident of a deal being made.
Donald Trump
U.S. President
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US personnel were being moved out of the Middle East because 'it could be a dangerous place,' adding that the United States would not allow Iran to have a nuclear weapon.
Donald Trump
U.S. President
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Key Facts
  • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pressed President Donald Trump to act on what Israel perceives as an Iranian nuclear vulnerability.Deccanherald
  • US and European officials report that Israel is preparing for an imminent strike on Iran's nuclear program, raising regional tensions.Deccanherald
  • US State Department ordered non-essential embassy staff and military family members to evacuate Iraq, Bahrain, and Kuwait amid fears of an Israeli strike on Iran.The GuardianM
  • President Trump confirmed the withdrawal of US personnel from the Middle East, citing the region as a dangerous place and reaffirming the US commitment to preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.M
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Time of US embassy staff evacuation order
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Background Context

Iran and regional groups warn US and Israel amid rising tensions

I sincerely hope it won’t come to that and that the talks reach a resolution. But if they don’t, and conflict is imposed on us, the other side will undoubtedly suffer greater losses. We will target all US bases in host countries without hesitation.
Iran’s Defense Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh
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We are also at the highest level of preparedness for any possible American escalation against us. Any escalation against the Islamic Republic of Iran is also dangerous and will drag the entire region into the abyss of war.
Houthis group spokesperson
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Key Facts
  • Iran’s Defense Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh warned that if conflict arises, Iran will target all US bases in host countries without hesitation.Livemint
  • The Houthis group issued warnings to Israel and the US about escalation risks, stating they are at the highest level of preparedness for any American escalation and cautioning that any escalation against Iran could drag the region into war.M
  • The UK Navy issued a rare warning to mariners that heightened tensions in the Middle East could affect shipping routes, including through the Strait of Hormuz.Livemint
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Shipping routes affected by Middle East tensions
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