Trump claims that since “it could be a dangerous place,” the US is removing its personnel from the Middle East.

As tensions with Iran escalate, US President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that American people are being evacuated from areas in the Middle East because “it could be a dangerous place.” Trump acknowledged the pullout while reaffirming his strong position on Iran’s nuclear aspirations in an interview with reporters prior to the Kennedy Center’s opening night of the award-winning musical Les Misérables. Since it can be an unsafe location, they are being relocated. We’ll wait and see. In response to inquiries regarding rumors of staff moves, he stated, “We’ve given notice to move out.

Under pressure to ease tensions in the region, he restated his stance on Iran’s nuclear program. They are unable to possess a nuclear weapon. Very easy. They are unable to possess a nuclear weapon. “We will not permit that,” he declared. Following emergency evaluations at embassies within striking distance of Iranian assets around the Middle East, Eastern Europe, and Northern Africa, the State Department approved the withdrawal of non-essential personnel from Iraq on Wednesday, according to The Washington Post. According to the publication, US intelligence officials are growing more worried about possible Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear installations without Washington’s approval.

A State Department source told Anadolu that President Trump is dedicated to ensuring the safety of Americans both domestically and overseas. The official stated, “We decided to reduce our mission in Iraq based on our latest analysis.” It’s still unknown how many US embassy personnel will be evacuated and to what extent. Aziz Nasirzadeh, the Iranian defense minister, vowed earlier Wednesday to attack US bases in the area if a confrontation between the two nations over Tehran’s nuclear program erupted. He cautioned that Iranian missiles might reach any US base in the area.

He declared that Iran would “target them in their host countries without hesitation.” His threat was made the day after US Central Command (CENTCOM) commander Gen. Michael Kurilla told Congress in a congressional hearing that he gave Trump a “range of options” to stop Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. Tensions are rising as Oman’s sixth session of nuclear talks draws near on Sunday.