US Evacuates Diplomats From Israel Amid Iran Tensions

Amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, the U.S. government, under President Donald Trump, has begun evacuating nonessential diplomats and their families from its embassy in Jerusalem, signaling heightened concern over potential U.S. involvement in the conflict. The State Department issued an "authorized departure" order covering evacuation costs, with several officials and relatives already flown out, and additional flights and private vessels being prepared to assist American citizens. While the Trump administration has not officially committed to direct military engagement, reports indicate that U.S. forces have supported Israel by intercepting Iranian missiles using advanced military assets, including Navy destroyers. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu publicly praised Trump as a "great friend of Israel" and acknowledged ongoing Israeli strikes on strategic Iranian targets despite suffering losses. The evacuations and military repositioning underscore the serious risk of the conflict broadening, as Trump has warned of possible strikes against Iran if deemed necessary, even as he resists immediate direct intervention. These developments have raised global concerns about the potential expansion of the Israel-Iran war and the U.S.'s role in the volatile region.