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US State Department Orders Evacuation of Oman Embassy

Published March 14, 2026, 09:13
US State Department Orders Evacuation of Oman Embassy

The US State Department has issued a directive for the evacuation of non-essential personnel and their families from the embassy in Oman, due to increasing threats from unmanned aerial vehicles and missiles launched by Iran, as well as issues with air traffic. This move follows the announcement of the deaths of two people in northern Oman from a drone strike, following Iranian retaliations in neighboring countries. The situation is escalating in the Middle East, with the US having already bombed Kharg Island. The State Department's directive underscores the growing tension and the need to protect US personnel in the region.