US Government Employees Depart Oman Due to Safety Concerns

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March 14, New Delhi: The United States instructed its non-emergency government employees in Oman and their family members to leave the Gulf nation on Friday, amid escalating conflict in West Asia.

The US Department of State updated its advisory, warning Americans of "safety risks," citing an ongoing threat of drone and missile attacks from Iran and significant disruptions to commercial flights.

State media reported that two people were killed in a drone strike in northern Oman as Iran continues retaliatory attacks on neighboring countries.
 
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