POPA Recon*US CUTS STAFF AT 4 MIDEAST EMBASSIES ON HEIGHTENED IRAN THREAT: AP
*US CUTS STAFF AT 4 MIDEAST EMBASSIES ON HEIGHTENED IRAN THREAT: AP *US EMBASSIES IN JORDAN, LEBANON, QATAR, UAE PLACED ON RESTRICTED STATUS *MIDEAST EMBASSIES TO REMAIN OPEN; DEPARTURES ARE NOT MANDATORY *US OFFICIALS DENY EMBASSY DRAWDOWN TIED TO PLANNED STRIKES ON IRAN
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