US urges contractor to evacuate workers from Kuwait and Iraq over worries of Iran-backed attacks
Summary
The US government has urged the defense contractor V2X to evacuate its workers from military bases in Kuwait and Iraq due to threats from Iran-backed militias. Workers report poor protection and pressure to stay despite attacks, including a fatal drone strike. US officials have questioned V2X’s safety plans and pushed for evacuation preparations.Key Facts
- The US government warned V2X about threats from Iran-backed militias targeting their employees in Kuwait and Iraq.
- V2X workers operate at US military bases, including Martyr Brigadier General Ali Flaih airbase (Balad airbase) and Erbil in Iraq.
- A drone attack in March killed one worker at the Iraq base.
- The US State Department held a meeting with V2X leadership expressing concern about worker safety.
- V2X management resisted evacuation, saying employees must stay to “please the client,” risking their lives.
- The US ordered an airplane to be available for emergency evacuation of workers.
- Workers report frequent drone activity and gunfire, affecting their mental health and safety.
- Emails to employees warn about a very high threat environment and risks from unexploded bombs on the base.
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