The U.S. Embassy in Israel and its consulate will remain closed as shelter-in-place directives continue to be enforced following recent Iranian missile strikes in the vicinity, Ambassador Mike Huckabee confirmed via social media. While no injuries have been reported, minor structural damage occurred near the embassy branch in Tel Aviv, attributed to the concussive force of missile impacts.
Ambassador Huckabee further advised the estimated 700,000 Americans residing in Israel to regularly monitor the official U.S. Embassy Jerusalem website for the latest updates on travel advisories, airport operations, and consular services, given the volatile security landscape.
2.5 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Iranian City of Qom
Reports emerged from Iran early Monday indicating a 2.5 magnitude earthquake in the Iranian city of Qom, situated approximately 35 kilometers from the Fordow nuclear facility.
