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A New Trump Envoy Stirs Fears of U.S. Meddling In Brazil’s Elections
ByAna Ionova March 13, 2026March 14, 2026

Darren Beattie, the U.S. policy adviser on Brazil, planned to visit former President Jair Bolsonaro in prison and meet his son, who is also seeking the presidency.

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U.S. Orders Diplomats to Leave Consulate in Southern Turkey
ByJohn Yoon and Edward Wong March 10, 2026

The order came after the interception of two missiles heading toward Turkey, which has a base that hosts U.S. and NATO forces.

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Diplomatic Service, Embassies and Consulates | Incirlik Air Base (Turkey) | Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Missiles and Missile Defense Systems | North Atlantic Treaty Organization | US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)

U.S. Orders Diplomats to Leave Consulate in Southern Turkey
ByJohn Yoon and Edward Wong March 10, 2026

The order came after the interception of two missiles heading toward Turkey, which has a base that hosts U.S. and NATO forces.

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Diplomatic Service, Embassies and Consulates | Evacuations and Evacuees | Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Middle East | Saudi Arabia | State Department | United States Defense and Military Forces | United States International Relations | United States Politics and Government | US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)

State Dept. Said to Order Diplomats in Saudi Arabia to Leave
ByEdward Wong, Mark Mazzetti, Vivian Nereim and Adam Rasgon March 8, 2026March 9, 2026

The ordered departure of U.S. employees in the kingdom indicates that senior diplomats are bracing for a possible surge in violence in the war with Iran, officials say.

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State Department Is Accused of Slow Assistance in Iran War for Americans Abroad
ByMichael Crowley and Edward Wong March 6, 2026March 6, 2026

Many veteran diplomats faulted the State Department for its response after the attacks in Iran began, and for its actions beforehand.

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As Iran Expands Attacks, U.S. Orders More Diplomatic Staff to Leave Embassies in 4 Countries
ByIsabella Kwai March 4, 2026March 4, 2026

On Tuesday, nonemergency staff and their family members were told to leave several posts as Iran continued to retaliate after U.S. and Israeli strikes.

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Western Governments Rush to Help Stranded Travelers in the Middle East
ByIsabella Kwai, Ceylan Yeğinsu, Omnia Al Desoukie and Alexandra E. Petri March 3, 2026March 4, 2026

European countries organized flights from Israel, Oman, and the U.A.E. The United States said it would charter free flights for its citizens but disclosed few details.

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How Iran Is Using Drones to Retaliate Against the U.S. and Allies
ByEric Schmitt, Helene Cooper and Sheera Frenkel March 3, 2026

The Pentagon and Middle Eastern countries say that most of the drones have been intercepted. But some have slipped through and caused damage.

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As Iran Retaliates, U.S. Closes Embassies in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait
ByYan Zhuang March 3, 2026March 3, 2026

The State Department also ordered nonessential staff in the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, Jordan and Iraq to to leave amid further retaliation from Iran.

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With Possible Iran Strike Looming, U.S. Says Staff Can Leave Israel, and Urges Speed
ByNatan Odenheimer and David M. Halbfinger February 27, 2026February 27, 2026

In an email to embassy workers Friday morning, Ambassador Mike Huckabee warned them that if they wanted to leave Israel, they “should do so TODAY.”

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