The United States has ordered the evacuation of non-essential personnel from its embassy in Baghdad and authorized voluntary departures across the Middle East. This comes as tensions with Iran rise sharply over stalled nuclear negotiations and warnings of potential military action.

In this episode of The Briefing, we break down what’s behind the evacuation, how Iran is responding, the implications for U.S. military strategy, and whether the region is heading toward direct conflict.

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