Up to 20,000 Irish citizens in Middle East as Defence Forces monitor worsening crisis
A black plume of smoke rises from a warehouse in the industrial area of Sharjah City, United Arab Emirates, on Sunday, following reports of Iranian strikes in Dubai. Picture: Altaf Qadri/AP
As conflict and uncertainty escalates in the Middle East, senior government officials and top brass in the Defence Forces are closely monitoring the security situation on the ground.
The potential repercussions for up to 20,000 Irish citizens and 370 or so Irish troops in the region are their key concerns as they draft security assessments and brief government ministers.
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