State Department cut jobs with deep expertise in Middle East as Iran crisis escalates

Where did the experts go? State Department cuts limit the Iran war effort

The widening war in Iran is exposing big gaps at the State Department, especially in the bureau that handles the Middle East. In recent weeks, officials say, the Trump administration has cut staff, left key leadership jobs vacant and relied…

How State Department cuts of Middle East experts affect U.S.'s handling of Iran war

In the escalating war in Iran, the State Department’s Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs would ordinarily be at the center of the geopolitical fray.

Hollowed-out State Department strains to manage the Iran war, officials say

Personnel and management choices — coupled with President Donald Trump’s moves to shrink government and confine decision-making to a tight circle — are limiting the ability of the United States to handle a global emergency, according to interviews with more than a dozen current and former U.S. officials.

Trump administration’s downsizing leaves US diplomats short-handed in Middle East crisis

In the escalating war in Iran, the State Departments Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs would ordinarily be at the center of the geopolitical fray.Typically led by a veteran diplomat, the bureaus role would be to coordinate U.S. foreign policy across an 18-country region, much of which has become a chaotic battlefield scarred by drone and missile strikes as the U.S. and Israel remain locked in conflict with Iran.The Trump administration for a time p…

West Asia war: US State Department cut jobs with deep expertise in Middle East as Iran crisis escalates

US-Israel Iran War: America's response to the Iran conflict faces challenges. Key diplomatic roles remain vacant. Experienced staff departures and budget cuts weaken the State Department's ability to manage crises. Evacuation planning for Americans abroad was delayed and chaotic. This situation raises concerns about national security and protecting citizens in a volatile region.

State Department cut jobs with deep expertise in Middle East as Iran crisis escalates

The widening war in Iran is exposing big gaps at the State Department, especially in the bureau that handles the Middle East.