Washington, July 17, 2025 (AFP) - US lets staff return to Iraq weeks after Iran strike

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The United States said Thursday it would allow its diplomats to return to Iraq, nearly a month after they were ordered out as a precaution following US strikes on neighboring Iran. While the State Department did not explain its reasons, such shifts in staffing generally indicate Washington sees a lower risk of conflict. "Personnel who are temporarily located outside of Iraq will begin a gradual return to the US embassy in Baghdad and consulate" i......

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