Israel ready for Iran strike as US orders Embassy staff evacuation from Iraq and other nations

According to reports on Thursday, June 12, Israel readies for a potential Iran strike as U.S. evacuates embassy staff from Iraq and other regional countries.

Reports from CBS News reveal that Israel is fully prepared to conduct a military operation against Iran, according to multiple U.S. officials.

American intelligence indicates that Iran may retaliate by targeting U.S. facilities in Iraq. In response, the U.S. State Department has instructed non-essential embassy staff in Baghdad to leave the country.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has also authorized the voluntary departure of military dependents from Gulf bases, warning that regional tensions are escalating dangerously.

Meanwhile, Israel’s readiness comes as U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff is scheduled for a sixth round of nuclear talks with Iran aimed at preventing Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons.

President Trump reaffirmed that preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons remains a top U.S. priority, adding that personnel movements are precautionary and based on a reassessment of risk.

U.K. maritime authorities have cautioned ships traversing the Gulf and Strait of Hormuz, reflecting growing international concern over possible military escalation.

Analysts warn that such military readiness risks cascading into broader conflict, potentially drawing in American forces and destabilizing the region.

Diplomats stress that while Israel prepares for military action, the simultaneous diplomatic engagement via Witkoff’s talks underscores an ongoing preference for negotiation—if nuclear discussions falter, however, the military option could proceed swiftly.

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