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The war in Iran has left hundreds of U.S. diplomats in limbo

As the U.S-Iran war ramps up again, hundreds of diplomats are in limbo. The State Department drew down staffing due to Iran's attacks on Gulf states. It's unclear if they'll return to normal business.

The war in Iran has left hundreds of U.S. diplomats in limbo
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As the U.S-Iran war ramps up again, hundreds of diplomats are in limbo. The State Department drew down staffing due to Iran's attacks on Gulf states. It's unclear if they'll return to normal business.

Originally published at NPR World

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