Friday, September 6, 2013

US Withdrawing Nonessential Staff From Certain Middle East Countries

US embassy in Beirut
The Obama administration ordered the temporary partial closures of several US embassies and consulates in the Middle East.

All nonessential diplomatic staff were ordered home, due to threats made against US citizens over the Syria crisis.

The closure effects buildings in Iraq, Lebanon, and Turkey.

It is unclear when they will be reopened.

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