UPDATE: U.S. and UK Heighten Security Posture Across Gulf Amid Rising Tensions
The U.S. State Department has ordered the departure of non-essential personnel from embassies in Baghdad, Bahrain, and now Kuwait, as tensions surge in the Middle East, AP reports.
U.S. Senator Marco Rubio is reportedly overseeing emergency protocols tied to the broader withdrawal strategy.
In parallel, UKMTO (UK Maritime Trade Operations) has issued Advisory 021-25, warning of increased military activity in the Arabian Gulf, Gulf of Oman, and Strait of Hormuz, urging vessels to exercise extreme caution and report suspicious activity immediately.
Additionally, all U.S. tankers operating in the Persian Gulf have been placed on alert amid growing fears of escalation with Iran and proxy actors.
