Cyprus Times

Alert in the Middle East: Shelters Open in Israel – US Embassies Evacuated

Published February 27, 2026, 17:06
Alert in the Middle East: Shelters Open in Israel – US Embassies Evacuated

The situation in the Middle East is escalating with the opening of shelters in Israel and the evacuation of US embassies. The arrival of the US aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford in Israel signals increasing tension, in anticipation of a possible US military intervention in Iran. Washington ordered the removal of non-essential personnel from its embassies in Israel and Iraq, while Britain followed suit, withdrawing its staff from Iran. Chinese authorities have called on their citizens in Israel to strengthen security measures. Negotiations between the US and Iran on the nuclear program remain stalled, while the strengthening of US forces in the region continues. The situation is characterized by increasing security risks.