August 28, 2026

U.S. Diplomats and Family Members Begin Returning to Middle East Embassies

American diplomats and select family members are beginning to return to embassies in Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Israel, and Lebanon after a six-month ordered departure due to safety concerns amid escalating tensions with Iran.
The State Department has created a new 'restricted operations' status to facilitate the return of personnel and families, allowing embassies to resume normal functions on a case-by-case basis.
Embassies in Qatar, Kuwait, and Bahrain have announced the return of family members, while Israel and Lebanon have also begun allowing family members back, with specific age restrictions.

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