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The US Embassy in Israel has issued a security alert restricting the movement of American personnel and their families amid escalating tensions with Iran and growing concerns over a potential Israeli military strike on Iranian nuclear facilities.

Some shit you should know before you read: If you’re unaware, yesterday reports began emerging that Israel was preparing to carry out a strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities, prompting concern across the Middle East and among US officials. Intelligence sources cited by outlets like The New York Times and The Washington Post indicate that Israeli military action could be imminent, raising the likelihood of Iranian retaliation. In response, President Trump ordered the evacuation of nonessential US personnel from several embassies in the region.

What’s going on now: In a notable development, the US Embassy in Israel has issued a security alert significantly restricting the movement of American diplomats and their families amid escalating regional tensions. Under the new directive, personnel are prohibited from traveling outside the greater Tel Aviv area until further notice.

The embassy’s action comes as Iran has issued direct threats against US military installations in the region, warning that any Israeli attack on its nuclear sites would provoke a strong retaliatory response. Iran’s Defense Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh explicitly stated that all American bases in the region are within Iran’s reach and would be targeted without hesitation if a conflict were to erupt.

These threats have raised alarm within US diplomatic and defense circles, especially given Iran’s history of launching ballistic missiles and drones in previous flare-ups, most recently in 2024.