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US Evacuates Middle East Embassy & Military Personnel as Tensions Mount Over Potential Israeli Strike on Iran

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As the possibility of military action against Iran intensifies, the United States has begun evacuating non-essential personnel and their families from its embassies and military bases across the Middle East.

This move comes amid rising fears of a strike by Israel on Iranian nuclear facilities, with reports indicating that Israel is “fully ready” for military action. In response, President Donald Trump stated that US personnel are being moved out due to increasing regional risks, adding, “We’ll see what happens.”

Previously, President Donald Trump stated that he advised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to delay any strike against Iran.

A broader Middle Eastern conflict, triggered by an Israeli first strike and subsequent Iranian retaliation, would likely be disastrous for the Trump presidency.

The growing threat of an Israeli strike on Iran’s nuclear sites has been compounded by Iran’s own warnings. Iranian Defense Minister Aziz Nasirsadeh issued a stark statement, asserting that any conflict would trigger a retaliatory strike on all US bases in the region. “If conflict is imposed on us, all US bases are within our reach,” Nasirsadeh declared.

Iran has also raised its military alert to the highest level, warning that any attack by the US or Israel would result in a swift and overwhelming response.

Meanwhile, nuclear negotiations between the US and Iran, which are expected to be concluded this weekend, have stalled. President Trump has expressed growing skepticism about the prospects of a deal, especially after Iran became more aggressive in the negotiations.

He has repeatedly warned that Iran must not be allowed to obtain nuclear weapons, emphasizing, “We’re not going to allow that.”

Despite Tehran’s claims that its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes, experts warn that the country may be close to acquiring enough enriched uranium to fuel up to 10 nuclear weapons. Trump’s withdrawal from the 2015 nuclear deal has only accelerated Iran’s nuclear advancements, with negotiations failing to reach a breakthrough.

The stakes are high, with a potential Israeli attack on Iranian nuclear sites sparking fears of escalating conflict. The ramifications of a military confrontation would ripple across the global economy, particularly through the Strait of Hormuz, a chokepoint for the shipment of oil across the globe..

Analysts predict that, in the event of any conflict, oil prices would skyrocket by up to 60%, plunging the Gulf economies into a deep recession and destabilizing financial markets from Dubai to Kuwait.

Iran’s missile capabilities are highly advanced, with more than 3,000 ballistic missiles at its disposal. The Shahab-3 missile system alone has the range to strike targets 1,300 miles away, making it capable of striking any target in the Middle East region. Meanwhile, the newer Khoramshahr missiles offer enhanced precision and multiple warhead capabilities.

These weapons could be deployed swiftly in retaliation, as evidenced by Iran’s 2020 missile strike on US bases in Iraq, which injured over 100 American service members.

In the wake of these developments, Israel’s actions and Washington’s decision to evacuate personnel signal the increasing likelihood of a broader conflict in the Middle East.

As the world watches closely, it remains to be seen whether diplomacy will prevail or if the region will be drawn into its most serious military confrontation since the Iraq War.

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DEVELOPING: FAA Issues Nationwide Ground Stop for United Airlines Flights at Several Airports Due to ‘Technology Issue’

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The Federal Aviation Administration on Wednesday issued a nationwide ground stop for United Airlines flights at several airports due to a ‘technology issue.’

“The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said on Wednesday it issued a ground stop for United Airlines (UAL.O), flights at several U.S. airports while the company itself said its teams were working to resolve a tech outage as soon as possible,” Reuters reported.

‘Due to a technology issue, we are holding United mainline flights at their departure airports. We expect additional flight delays this evening as we work through this issue. Safety is our top priority, and we’ll work with our customers to get them to their destinations,’ United Airlines said in a statement to The Daily Mail.

CBS News reported:

There is a ground stop for United Airlines flights at Chicago O’Hare Airport Wednesday evening.

United said in a statement that a “technology issue” is causing them to hold departures.

“We expect additional flight delays this evening as we work through this issue. Safety is our top priority, and we’ll work with our customers to get them to their destinations,” the statement continued.

The technical issues are also impacting airports in Denver, Houston, San Francisco and Newark.

Video taken by a passenger at O’Hare shows a line of United planes stopped on the tarmac that have recently landed, waiting because no gates are available.

DEVELOPING…

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“I Defied My Government For Love” – State Department Official Dated Senior CCP Leader’s Daughter, Admits “She Could Have Been a Spy” – But Didn’t Report Her (VIDEO)

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The O’Keefe Media Group on Wednesday released undercover video of Daniel Choi, a US State Department Foreign Service Officer who admitted he dated a senior CCP leader’s daughter and refused to report her.

“I defied my government for love,” Daniel Choi said of his romantic relationship with 27-year-old Joi Zao.

Joi Zao entered the US on a work visa in September 2024.

“Her dad was either a provincial or a federal minister of education. So he’s, like, straight up Communist Party,” Choi said.

“Under federal regulations, Foreign Service Officers are required to report close and continuing contact with foreign nationals from adversarial nations, including China,” the O’Keefe Media Group reported.

Choi admitted he didn’t report her: “I was supposed to, whatever, sort of report what I knew about her, but I always thought that was kind of unfair.”

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The State Department responded to the O’Keefe Media Group’s undercover video exposing Choi.

“The incident is under investigation. The Department has zero tolerance for individuals who jeopardize national security by putting their personal interests ahead of our great nation,” the State Department said in a statement.

Later Wednesday, Daniel Choi deleted his LinkedIn profile after OMG’s undercover video exposing his relationship with the a CCP leader’s daughter.

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U.S. Closes its Embassy in Haiti Amid Escalating Violence: The Armed Gangs Crisis and Trump’s Policy to Confront It

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