US plans to return evacuated diplomats to Middle East posts
By The BriefBrief
An internal document says evacuated foreign service officers could start heading back to their Middle East embassy posts as early as this week. The move suggests Washington does not expect a renewal of full-scale conflict with Iran.
WHO:US State Department (internal document)
WHAT:Evacuated foreign service officers may begin returning to Middle East embassy posts.
WHEN:Reported Aug 24, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE:Middle East (embassy posts)
WHY:Washington does not anticipate a renewal of full-scale conflict with Iran.
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