The United States has started pulling out diplomatic staff and military personnel from parts of the Middle East, warning the region could become increasingly dangerous. President Donald Trump stated that Iran must not be allowed to possess nuclear weapons. Reports indicate a partial evacuation of the U.S. embassy in Iraq and voluntary departures from Bahrain and Kuwait. Tensions are rising amid stalled nuclear talks with Iran and intelligence suggesting possible Israeli attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities, pushing global oil prices up by over 4%.