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How Trump and His Advisers Miscalculated Iran’s Response to War
ByMark Mazzetti, Tyler Pager and Edward Wong March 11, 2026March 11, 2026

In the lead-up to the U.S.-Israeli attack, President Trump downplayed the risks to the energy markets as a short-term concern that should not overshadow the mission to decapitate the Iranian regime.

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France Bolsters Efforts to Repatriate Citizens Stranded by Iran War
ByCatherine Porter March 10, 2026March 10, 2026

France is highlighting its repatriation operations for nationals left stranded by the conflict with Iran.

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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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New England Patriots’ Plane Ferried Americans Back From Middle East
ByVictor Mather and Michael Crowley March 6, 2026March 6, 2026

The flight was arranged and paid for by the State Department, officials said, as part of the evacuations of citizens stranded by attacks in the Middle East.

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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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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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U.S. Embassy in Saudi Capital Hit by 2 Drones on Tuesday, Kingdom Says
ByEphrat Livni March 3, 2026March 3, 2026

Americans in Riyadh and other cities were advised to shelter in place immediately.

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Trump Considers Targeted Strike Against Iran, Followed by Larger Attack
ByJulian E. Barnes, David E. Sanger, Tyler Pager and Eric Schmitt February 22, 2026February 28, 2026

The top negotiators plan to meet in Geneva on Thursday for last-ditch talks, debating a new proposal that could create an off-ramp as two carrier groups massed within striking distance of Iran.

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Trump Administration Orders Nearly 30 U.S. Ambassadors to Leave Their Posts
ByEdward Wong December 23, 2025December 23, 2025

A union representing career diplomats said such a mass recall had never happened in the history of the U.S. Foreign Service.

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