The move comes after the Iranian defense minister warned that Tehran would target U.S. bases in the area if tensions escalated.

The United States is evacuating diplomatic personnel from Iraq and military family members from the Middle East following threats from Iran‘s defense minister that Tehran would target U.S. bases if negotiations broke down.

He has threatened to attack Iran if no deal can be agreed. Defence Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh said on Wednesday that Iran would target US military bases in the region if the US attacked it first. “Some officials on the other side threaten conflict if negotiations don’t come to fruition.

The risk of conflict is growing as Iran signals strikes on Israeli nuclear facilities despite ongoing nuclear talks.

U.S. President Donald Trump said he was less confident that Iran will agree to stop uranium enrichment in a nuclear deal with Washington, according to an interview released on Wednesday. "I don’t know,

Israel’s threats to strike Iran’s nuclear facilities may actually be helping — not hurting — President DONALD TRUMP ’s efforts to secure a nuclear deal with Tehran, per analysts. Trump said Monday night he spoke with Israeli Prime Minister BENJAMIN NETANYAHU and reiterated his commitment to talks with Iran.