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US to shut embassy in Jerusalem from Wednesday through Friday
- The U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem, along with its consular offices in both Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, will be closed from June 18 until June 20.
- This closure comes amid rising hostilities between Israel and Iran that started in the past week, marked by Israeli attacks targeting Iranian military officials and nuclear facilities.
- The embassy instructed U.S. government personnel and their families to remain sheltered where they are and indicated that it currently will not provide support for private U.S. citizens seeking to leave the area.
- President Trump said U.S. patience is wearing thin, urged Iran not to strike U.S. soldiers, and discussed military options including potential strikes on Iran during a Tuesday briefing.
- The closure and directives highlight increased regional tensions and ongoing Israeli military operations, while no formal statements have been made about U.S. armed forces participating or organizing departures for American nationals.
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Because of the tense security situation, the US will close its embassy in Israel by next Monday. Israel has again flown attacks on Tehran.
Colorado Springs Gazette
US Embassy in Jerusalem to close until Friday as Israel-Iran conflict rages
The U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem will be closed for the next few days as the Israel-Iran conflict intensifies, the embassy said in a release. The embassy has also directed all U.S. government employees and their family members to continue sheltering…
Washington closes its embassy in Jerusalem until Friday.
US Embassy in Jerusalem Closed as Donald Trump Weighs Attacks on Iran
The U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem will be closed from Wednesday through Friday as President Donald Trump weighs military attacks on Iran. The embassy said in a press release, “As a result of the current security situation and ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran, the U.S. Embassy has directed that all U.S. government employees and their family members continue to shelter in place in and near their residences until further notice. The release con…
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