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US State Department establishes Middle East task force amid Israel-Iran war

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17-06-2025 | 14:56

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US State Department establishes Middle East task force amid Israel-Iran war

The U.S. State Department has established a Middle East task force to help coordinate support for U.S. citizens, diplomatic missions and personnel amid the conflict between Israel and Iran, State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said Tuesday.

Bruce, speaking to reporters at a regular news briefing, said the task force was intended to help ensure the State Department and American citizens get the information they may need.

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