U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States is evacuating thousands of people from different countries across the Middle East. The statement was posted on his Truth Social account.
Trump said the evacuations are happening quietly and smoothly. He did not provide details about which countries are involved or how many people are being moved.
The announcement comes as tensions and military activity continue to rise across the region.
US evacuation from Middle East underway
Trump said the United States has already begun moving people out of several countries in the Middle East. The effort is being carried out quietly to avoid creating panic.
He suggested the process is being handled in an organized way. According to his message, the evacuations are happening seamlessly.
The president did not clarify whether the people being evacuated are American citizens, diplomats, or other personnel.
Marco Rubio and State Department leading evacuation effort
Trump praised the U.S. State Department for managing the operation. He specifically mentioned Secretary of State Marco Rubio for overseeing the effort.
In his post, Trump said the department is doing a great job handling the evacuations.
The move signals growing concern in Washington about safety conditions in the Middle East. Several countries in the region have been dealing with escalating conflict and security risks.
Governments often organize evacuations when tensions rise or when citizens could face potential danger abroad. Further details about the operation have not yet been publicly released.
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