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Ammon
2 hours ago
- Politics
- Ammon
US to shut embassy in Jerusalem from Wednesday through Friday
Ammon News - The U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem will be shut from Wednesday through Friday due to the security situation in the region and to comply with Israeli guidance, the U.S. State Department said on Tuesday. "Given the security situation and in compliance with Israel Home Front Command guidance, the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem will be closed tomorrow (Wednesday, June 18) through Friday (June 20). This includes the Consular Sections in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv," the State Department said on X. Reuters
Roya News
3 hours ago
- Politics
- Roya News
US Embassy in 'Israel' closes for three days
The United States announced the temporary closure of its embassy in Jerusalem, citing ongoing security threats and coordination with 'Israeli' authorities. In a statement shared on Tuesday, the embassy said, "Given the security situation and in compliance with Israel Home Front Command guidance, the US Embassy in Jerusalem will be closed tomorrow (Wednesday, June 18) through Friday (June 20). This includes the Consular Sections in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv."
See - Sada Elbalad
3 hours ago
- Business
- See - Sada Elbalad
US Temporarily Closes Embassy in Jerusalem
Israa Farhan The United States has temporarily closed its embassy in Jerusalem due to security concerns, as military confrontations between Israel and Iran intensify. The closure will last from Wednesday, 18 June, through Friday, 20 June, following directives from the Israel Home Front Command. In a statement, the embassy urged all US government personnel and their families in Israel to remain within their residences or immediate surroundings until further notice. The US State Department has also activated a special Middle East task force to support American citizens and diplomatic missions across the region. Department spokesperson Tamiyah Bruce reiterated Washington's warning against travel to Iran and Iraq, citing ongoing instability and security risks. read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War Arts & Culture Zahi Hawass: Claims of Columns Beneath the Pyramid of Khafre Are Lies News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks Videos & Features Video: Trending Lifestyle TikToker Valeria Márquez Shot Dead during Live Stream News Shell Unveils Cost-Cutting, LNG Growth Plan Technology 50-Year Soviet Spacecraft 'Kosmos 482' Crashes into Indian Ocean News 3 Killed in Shooting Attack in Thailand
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First Post
3 hours ago
- Politics
- First Post
Israel-Iran conflict: Is Trump planning something big? US shuts embassy in Jerusalem till Friday
The US embassy in Jerusalem will remain shut after it was reported that Iran has its missiles pointed at US sites in the West Asian region for 'retaliatory strikes' if Washington decides to join the conflict read more As tensions between Iran and Israel spiral, the US State Department on Tuesday (June 17) announced the US embassy in Jerusalem will remain shut from Wednesday through Friday (June 20) in the wake of 'the security situation'. 'Given the security situation and in compliance with Israel Home Front Command guidance, the US Embassy in Jerusalem will be closed tomorrow (Wednesday, June 18) through Friday (June 20). This includes the Consular Sections in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv," the State Department said on X. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Iran points missiles at US sites This came after it was reported that Iran has its missiles pointed at US military bases in the West Asian region for 'retaliatory strikes' if Washington decided to join the conflict. There are reports that President Donald Trump is considering joining the Israel-Iran conflict directly, and he held a National Security Council meeting on Tuesday. Following the meeting, a senior White House official told CNN: 'We are waiting for the decision of the president.' Trump earlier warned that the US knew the exact location of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei but said it wouldn't target him, 'at least for now'. Trump also declared the US had achieved 'complete and total control' of Iranian airspace, suggesting that the US may get directly involved. US establishes task force The United States State Department announced that Washington is establishing a 24/7 task force to assist Americans in the Middle East due to the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran. 'The Department of State has established the Middle East Task Force to help coordinate support for us, citizens, our US diplomatic missions and personnel and diplomatic engagement,' State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce told reporters during a press briefing on Tuesday. 'The task force is operating 24 hours a day over the past week to help keep us citizens informed. We have issued more than 30 security alerts to countries in the region and updated travel advisories for Iraq and Israel,' she said.
NBC News
4 hours ago
- NBC News
Israel-Iran live updates: Trump weighs U.S. strike as Iran's Khamenei says the 'battle begins'
The U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem and the consulate in Tel Aviv will remain closed through the end of the workweek, the State Department said. 'Given the security situation and in compliance with Israel Home Front Command guidance, the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem will be closed tomorrow (Wednesday, June 18) through Friday (June 20),' the department's travel account said on X. The closure also applies to the consular office in Tel Aviv, it said. Amid this week's 'do not travel' advisory for Americans planning trips to Israel, the department said information on possible help for private citizens who want to leave the region is unavailable for now, and that it cannot endorse third-party travel options. The country's main airport, Ben Gurion International, is closed amid the exchange of air attacks. The State Department said some non-emergency government employees and the family of employees were authorized to leave, but should shelter in place if they were unable to do so.
