US ships in Middle East prepare for possible escalation with Iran

American ships in the Middle East are preparing for a possible escalation with Iran, according to The Wall Street Journal, in case Trump decides in the coming weeks to launch a new round of attacks against Tehran. At the same time, US media report a partial evacuation of American embassies in the Middle East. CNN, citing sources, reports that Washington is urgently evacuating some diplomatic staff and their families, with diplomats complaining about the chaotic organization of the evacuation.