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US Orders V2X Evacuations Amid Rising Iran Threats

4/20/2026

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  • The United States government urged defense contractor V2X to evacuate its employees from Kuwait and Iraq due to threats from Iran-backed militias.
  • Employees reported inadequate protections and limited communication about evacuation plans.
  • One worker was killed in a March drone attack.
  • On April 14, the United States government ordered a reduction of personnel in Erbil.
  • About 100 employees were evacuated, but many remain for ongoing military needs for their assistance.