US Prepares To Evacuate Iraq Embassy as Iran Threatens Bases and Tests Missile Amid Nuclear Talks
Nasirzadeh confirmed Iran recently tested a missile with a two-ton warhead, amid talks scheduled to resume on June 15, 2025, in Oman
MIDDLE EAST — The United States is preparing to evacuate its embassy in Iraq, including non-essential staff in Bahrain and Kuwait, due to heightened security risks, according to U.S. and Iraqi officials. This follows a warning from Iranian Defense Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh on June 11, 2025, that Iran would target U.S. bases if nuclear negotiations fail, as per his official statement.
Nasirzadeh confirmed Iran recently tested a missile with a two-ton warhead, amid talks scheduled to resume on June 15, 2025, in Oman. The U.S. has proposed allowing Iran low-level uranium enrichment—a shift from prior demands for zero enrichment—while Russia continues constructing eight nuclear power plants in Iran, including Bushehr.
The embassy evacuation plans, supported by statements from three U.S. and two Iraqi sources, address concerns over potential conflict linked to the nuclear talks. U.S. officials have indicated possible evacuations of military dependents in Bahrain, suggesting broader regional precautions. Nasirzadeh’s threat, “If a conflict is imposed on us... all U.S. bases are within our reach and we will boldly target them in host countries,” and the missile test signal Iran’s readiness to escalate, straining relations with allies like Israel and Saudi Arabia.
Russia’s nuclear cooperation enhances Iran’s energy infrastructure and strategic partnership with Moscow, complicating the diplomatic landscape. The U.S. policy shift on enrichment seeks to resolve the stalemate, though it has prompted unease among regional powers regarding Iran’s nuclear ambitions. These developments, including the missile test, contribute to a tense setting for the Oman talks.
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