IJR News - today's news from every sideElena Vasquez Bahrain hosting that US radar makes it a risky target if the Guard follows through on threats. Chris Dalton If true this response from the Guards is measured but it still risks drawing the US deeper into the standoff. Dana Whitfield Drivers voicing safety worries is understandable, but the FIA has the latest info and should stick to the plan for these two events. Jared Kim They should delay as long as needed with that much standing water reported. Safety has to come first even if it ruins the schedule. Diplomats Return to Middle East EmbassiesWorld — Aug 26, 2026The United States is gradually restoring staffing at several Middle East embassies that were evacuated or downsized during Iran-related tensions, with diplomats and some family members allowed to return and posts operating at limited levels (typically about 75–85% capacity) in places like Lebanon, Israel, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, and Iraq’s Baghdad, signaling a measured move toward normalcy without full-scale restoration. The changes are largely driven by administrative and HR policies on how long personnel can be away while still receiving benefits, rather than a shift in broader policy toward Iran.
