Controversial nuclear program
Conflict with Iran? USA reduce embassy staff in Iraq
The dispute over the Iranian nuclear program continues. Does an attack by the Israeli military occur? For security reasons, the US government reduces its staff in the region.
For security reasons, the United States reduces its embassy staff in Iraq. A representative of the Foreign Ministry in Washington said the decision is based on “recent analyzes”, but did not go into detail. According to US media reports, the reason for the measure should be the possibility of an impending Israeli attack on Iran. It is feared that the leadership in Tehran could arrange retaliation against US goals in the region in the case.
US media reported that it was about the evacuation of personnel that do not exercise urgently needed functions, as well as family members of diplomats. The “Washington Post” and the news portal “Axios” also reported that family members were also deducted from the military bases in the region. Iran expressed threats to the bases.
Trump: “We will see what happens”
U.S. President Donald Trump was asked when he appeared in Washington whether it was true that US staff were deducted within reach of possible Iranian counterattacks-and replied: “They are deducted because it could be a dangerous place. We will see what happens.” Iran “cannot have nuclear weapons, we won’t allow that,” said Trump.
The support points of the US military on the Persian Gulf, for example in Bahrain and Qatar, are not very far from Iran and could be aimed at an escalation in the event of an escalation. In his neighboring country Iraq, Iran, in turn, has a great influence, including allies through allied Shiite militias.
The British Marine (UKMTO) sea dealership supervision said that they had been informed about tensions “which could lead to an escalation of military activities”. Ships should exercise caution in the Persian Golf, in the Gulf of Oman and on the street of Hormus, a seafares that are important for shipping between Iran and the Oman.
Iran threatens to attack US bases
Iran’s Defense Minister Asis Nasirsadeh threatened the United States in the event of a military escalation. At the same time, the Brigadieral expressed hope that the nuclear negotiations with Washington will lead to a result. “But if the negotiations fail and we are forced to deal, the losses of the opposite side will certainly be far higher than ours,” quoted him from the IRNA state news agency. With regard to consideration, Iran will target all of its bases in the region, he warned.
In the dispute over Iran’s controversial nuclear program, Trump relies on negotiations with Tehran. He had originally intended for a period of two months, which will soon be over. Most recently it was unclear whether there will be another round of negotiation this week.
Trump threatened Iran with military operation
Trump has already warned Iran several times that there could be a military operation without an agreement. He doesn’t want to do that, but was ready, Trump said.
In addition, Israel could also start an attack on his arch enemy Iran – with or without US support. Tehran, however, claims not to strive for weapons of nuclear and only operate his nuclear program for civilian purposes.
dpa
Source: Stern
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