The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has decided to reduce its diplomatic presence in Iraq, the ministry said in a statement on Wednesday, because the tensions in the middle -east were in the midst of signs that nuclear diplomacy between the United States and Iran may have been determined.
Word about the American decision, along with a warning from the United Kingdom for new threats to commercial shipping in the middle, came hours after President Trump said in a podcast On Wednesday it was released that he has become “less confident” about the prospects for a deal with Iran who would limit his ability to develop nuclear weapons. American and Iranian negotiators are planning to meet later this week for a new round of conversations, although Mr. Trump told reporters on Monday That Iran had adopted an “unacceptable” negotiating position.
The British warning came from the maritime trade agency of the country, which was published Public advice Saying that “it was” informed of raised tensions in the region that could lead to an escalation of military activities with a direct impact on Marines. ” The advice insisted on commercial ships to the Persian Gulf, the Gulf of Oman and the Strait of Hormuz to use increased caution.
The feeling of alarm was increased by comments from the Minister of Defense of Iran, General Aziz Nasirzadeh, who warned on Wednesday that in the case of a conflict after failed nuclear conversations, the United States would suffer heavy losses due to Iranian attacks on American bases in the middle east. His comments were reported by The Islamic Republic of Iran.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has not provided any details about how many staff would be removed from Iraq, or why. The corresponding press Reported on Wednesday That non -essential American staff would be withdrawn from Baghdad, and that not -sential staff and family members of diplomats were authorized to deviate from American embassies in Bahrain and Kuwait.
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