Live updates: U.S. unleashes bunker busters on Iran, Israel hits heart of Beirut
Published on March 18, 2026.
The State Department has ordered all U.S. embassies and consular posts to undergo a security review, citing the ongoing situation in the Middle East and potential spill-over effects. The order was signed by Undersecretary of State for Management and signed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The directive requires immediate convening of emergency action committees (EACs) to review the security posture and report their findings back to Washington.
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