US orders evacuations across Middle East, halts operations at 3 embassies
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by Ashleigh FieldsMarch 3, 2026
The United States has ordered its citizens across the Middle East to swiftly depart in the wake of strikes on Iran. Additionally, U.S. embassies in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait were closed after Tehran struck both consulates. The U.S. Embassy in Beirut was also closed on Tuesday due to ongoing regional tensions. U.S. officials said they will…
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Originally published on The Hill on 3/3/2026