# Exclusive: US prepares ordered departure of some embassy staff and families across Gulf region

https://mins.news/en/item/110000

- Reuters, 2026-10-21 19:05 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/us-preparing-issue-ordered-departure-some-personnel-gulf-embassies-us-officials-2026-10-21/

> The US State Department is preparing to order some personnel and family members to leave US embassies across the Gulf region, three US officials said.

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