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Jul 20, 2026 at 6:07 PM ET
Hundreds of U.S. diplomats left in limbo after staffing drawdown
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The State Department drew down staffing as Iran attacks on Gulf states continued, leaving hundreds of U.S. diplomats in limbo.
WHO: U.S. State Department
WHAT: Drew down staffing, leaving hundreds of U.S. diplomats in limbo
WHEN: Jul 20, 2026 at 4:55 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Iran's attacks on Gulf states led the State Department to draw down staffing.
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