Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:36am on 18 Jun 2025,Wednesday International
The United States has shut its embassy in Jerusalem from June 18 to June 20 due to intensifying conflict between Israel and Iran. The State Department cited security concerns and Israel’s Home Front Command guidance. While minor damage was reported at the US Tel Aviv branch from nearby missile impacts, no injuries occurred. American government personnel and their families have been ordered to shelter in place. Despite fears of further escalation and US President Donald Trump’s warnings to Iran, no evacuation of American citizens has been announced. Explosions rocked both Jerusalem and Tel Aviv as the war entered its sixth day. (PC: TOI)
