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Earlier in the week, all family members of US government employees in Israel, as well as those who are over 21 of those who work in Lebanon, were given the go-ahead to return.
These embassies were all placed on “ordered departure” or “authorised departure” status in March as Iran began retaliating for US and Israeli attacks by targeting US interests, including embassies and military facilities, and creating chaotic situations in countries around the region.
Ordered departure means that all nonessential personnel and families must leave the…