Iran

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As the war in Iran continues, congressional caseworkers are trying to help — and feeling extra strain — as Americans evacuate from the Middle East. “You think about these people and what they’re going through even after work hours, and in your mind, you’re worried about them, you’re concerned for them, you wish you could do more,” said a caseworker for a Senate Democrat.

“It can be all-consuming because you don’t want to miss any information. You don’t want to be late on providing information that might be key to helping somebody,” added the caseworker, who requested anonymity because they aren’t authorized to speak to the press.