U.S. is reducing staffing at 4 Middle East embassies over increased threats from Iran

A local news story from the U.S., reported by PBS NewsHour.

Local News · the U.S. · October 24, 2026

By HeyHomees Newsroom · October 24, 2026

What we said on air

Our top story this evening: the United States is cutting staff at four Middle East embassies after intelligence warned of heightened Iranian threats, according to a memo to Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

National News — Evening edition, October 24, 2026

Beyond North Carolina, the United States is reducing staff at four Middle East embassies after intelligence indicated a substantial increase in Iranian threats to U.S. personnel.

Local News · North Carolina — Evening edition, October 24, 2026

Reported by PBS NewsHour, October 24, 2026. Read the full story at PBS NewsHour →

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