Amid escalating tensions with Iran, the United States is withdrawing a portion of its diplomats and military families from the Middle East. The U.S. State Department has ordered non-essential staff to leave the Baghdad embassy and has authorized the voluntary departure of military dependents from various locations in the region, including Bahrain and Kuwait. The evacuation measures come as concerns grow over the potential for increased conflict, particularly in light of threats from Iran and rising fears of an Israeli strike. Oil prices have also surged as a result of these developments, reflecting market anxieties surrounding the situation. The U.S. government is actively reducing its presence, bracing for potential Iranian strikes, and preparing for an uncertain diplomatic future as nuclear negotiations falter.