US Embassy in Jerusalem to Close for Three Days as Tensions Rise
A road sign for the US embassy in Jerusalem.
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The US Embassy in Jerusalem will remain closed for the next three days, the State Department said, as speculation grows that the Trump administration may be on the verge of joining Israel’s attack against Iran.
The decision includes consular sections in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, the Department said on X. It said there were no announcements to make about “assisting private U.S. citizens to depart at this time,” suggesting that the US doesn’t believe such a step is necessary for now.